Welcome to Liberty High School Orchestra
We are so excited that you have committed to orchestra for three years already, and we look forward to sharing in your orchestra journey over the next four years! As you register and plan for your freshman year there are a couple of things we would like to share with you.
Meet the Directors!
Julie Blackstock
Director of Orchestras
Madison Waggerman
Associate Director of Orchestras
Yumiko Endo Schlaffer
Director of Harp Studies
Liberty High School Orchestra Ensembles:
Camerata
Symphonic
Sinfonia
Philharmonic
Concert
Four Year Plan with
Planning ahead is important in high school! Here is an example of how to fit orchestra in all four years of high school (even with AP classes!).
FAQ
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A typical class includes various musical exercises such as scales, bowing techniques, sightreading, and concert preparation. In addition, we love to share laughs, stories, and connections with one another.
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Similar to your middle school orchestra experience, the time commitment depends on the level of the ensemble you are placed in. Each class works on at least three pieces per performance with four performances per year. In order to ensure proper preparation for upcoming performances, students are required to complete recorded and in-person assessments. However, regardless of your ensemble, orchestra is a place of both musical and personal growth.
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We have moved to fully recorded auditions. Audition cuts will be released around two days before the final deadline, and students should record and submit within that time frame.
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Absolutely! We have students in a variety of different sports and activities such as HOSA, DECA, AcDec, etc.
AUDITION INFORMATION
All students are welcome in Orchestra! Auditions are to determine which ensemble your student will experience the most growth and success. Students who sign-up for orchestra will be placed in one of our five ensembles.
Audition material is released in March
Auditions are due at the end of April
Placements are announced once determined