• An instrument that you own or rent from a music store or the school district. (Please see "Obtaining an instrument" tab on the home page.

• Violins and violas: shoulder rest or sponge. A shoulder rest is preferred. If you purchase a shoulder sponge, test it out before purchasing to make sure it's comfortable on you and your instrument. Sponges come in several different sizes.

• Cellos and bases: end pin anchor or rock stop. Endpin anchors are preferred. The strap is much more secure than a rubber puck.

• Rosin: Rosin may break throughout the year; take care to not drop it. If your rosin does break, it needs to be replaced promptly.

• Cleaning Cloth: This can be a purchased microfiber cloth from a music store, a wash cloth, or a cut up t-shirt.

• A folding wire music stand: for practicing at home.

• Essential Technique for Strings for Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass. 

• November 18th - Orchestra 1,2,3 Fall Concert

• December 23rd - Orchestra Holiday Concert (all groups) - 7:00pm Lewis Auditorium

• January 13 - Senior High/Lewis and Clark Orchestra Concert - 7:00pm Senior High

• March 12th - Orchestra 1, 2, and Scout Strings Winter Concert - 7:00pm Lewis Auditorium

• May 14th - Orchestra Spring Concert (all groups) - 7:00PM, Lewis Auditorium

All students wear black tops, black bottoms, and black shoes with black socks or tights. Please keep in mind the students need to be formally dressed, i.e., black slacks, dresses/skirt/pants for girls. Black tights or leggings need to be worn with a dress/skirt. Please make sure midriffs are covered, and skirts/dresses/pants are all longer than knee length.