2026-2027 ORCHESTRA CONCERT DATES AND EVENTS
Updated August 14, 2026
Note Changes in Yellow for September Concert and Festival
All events in bold are required and graded
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August 4: Uniform fitting during each class period / Uniform exchange 5:00 - 7:00
August 6: Orchestra Opening Social (All Orchestras)@Auditorium / Courtyard / 3:30 - 5:30pm
September 14: NHS Induction Ceremony (Chamber Ensemble only) 6:00pm
September 18: ABODA Fall Orchestra Festival (Chamber & Symphonic Orchestras) / All Day MOVED to the 23rd
September 22: Fall Concert (All Orchestras) @ BFHS PAC / 6:00pm
September 23: Fall Concert (All Orchestras)@ BFHS PAC / 6:00pm MOVED to Tuesday the 22nd - back one day
September 23: ABODA Fall Orchestra Festival (Chamber & Symphonic Orchestras / All Day)
October 28: Halloween Concert (All Orchestras and Bands) @ BFHS PAC/6:00pm
November 3: Class Yearbook Photos (All Orchestras) Uniform Required / During Class
December 9: Winter Orchestra Concert (All Orchestras) @ BFHS PAC / 6:00pm
January 16: AMEA HS Solo and Ensemble Honor Festival - Tier #1 - Time - TBD
January 22-23: AMEA HS Southwest Regional Auditions (9-12 grade eligible) - TBD
January 27-30: School Musical @ BFHS PAC (Pit Orchestra - rehearsal dates TBD)
February 12-13: AMEA HS Southwest Regional Honor Orchestra Festival (dependent on audition)
March 3: Spring Concert (All Orchestras) @ BFHS PAC / 6:00pm
March 5-6: AMEA HS All-State Auditions (Region Participants only) / TBD
March 8-12: Performance Tour for Chamber and Symphonic (pending admin approval)
April 8-10: AMEA HS All-State Honor Ensemble Festival (By Audition) NAU
April 27: Tri Campus Orchestra festival @ BFHS (Chamber) 1:00 pm - 6:45pm (concert at 6pm)
May 18: TUESDAY Spring Final Concert (All Orchestras) @BFHS PAC / 6:00pm
May 20: Annual Awards Banquet@ BFHS Courtyard / (All orchestras plus families) 5:00pm
May 27: Graduation (Chamber Orchestra) Mesa Arts Center / 2:00-9:00pm
Other events may be added throughout the year