Berea-Midpark Orchestras
Welcome to the Berea-Midpark Orchestra program. Whether you are just beginning your journey in instrumental music, starting the year as a Senior in the BMHS Symphony Orchestra, or a parent or grandparent of one of our orchestra students, this is your portal for information pertaining to all aspects of being in Titans Orchestra!
In our classes we learn all about playing the instruments, music theory and note-reading, famous composers, and music in different cultures. Most importantly, we need to remember that music creates meaning in our lives and allows us to be expressive. Music facilitates human contact and the imagination of possibilities, tying it to our social and emotional nature. We learn as individuals, but we learn how to function in a group- much like a sports team does- and find connection in our shared experiences together in class and within the community.
ORCHESTRA NEWS:
BMHS Patron Drive is coming soon! Donations are used for orchestra materials in the classroom, instrument repairs, supplies, scholarships and awards, and to help fund our events. If you would like to make a direct contribution, please email Marijo Rickel, President of Berea-Midpark Orchestra Boosters, at marijorickel@yahoo.com.
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BCSD Orchestra Festival Week is March 10-13. Our Grade 7-12 Students will be working with Dr. Kathleen Horvath, Professor and Director of Orchestras, Department of Music, and Associate Provost for Academic Affairs at Case Western Reserve University.
The BCSD Orchestra Festival Concert will take place on Thursday, March 13 at 7:00 P.M. at Berea-Midpark High School Auditorium.
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Berea Midpark Orchestra Boosters Membership- WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Orchestra Parents- are you interested in joining the Berea-Midpark Orchestra Boosters? We need parent volunteers to help chaperone, usher/collect tickets, and help with our 50/50 Raffles for most of our concert dates, as well helping with our FUNdraising events throughout the year. You don't have to attend all of our meetings- just sign up for a date or concert that works with your schedule. Meet other orchestra parents while supporting your child's music group.
Support our Berea-Midpark Orchestra Boosters!
For more information, email Marijo Rickel, President of Berea-Midpark Orchestra Boosters, at marijorickel@yahoo.com.
You may also become a member by downloading the MEMBERSHIP FORM here. Have your child return it to Ms. George or Mrs. Polash at BMMS or BMHS.
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NEW BMMS ORCHESTRA STUDENTS:
If you are a new student in our program at Berea-Midpark Middle School, click on the links below for important information about our orchestra classes, and explore this website for information on supplies and instruments.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NEW BMMS ORCHESTRA STUDENTS (Click Here)
Important Guidelines for Instrument Rental, Purchase, and Repairs (Click Here)
