The WIS 5th and 6th Grade Orchestras meet daily at Westchester Intermediate School, and the WMS 7th and 8th Grade Orchestras meet daily at Westchester Middle School. The orchestras perform at multiple concerts throughout the year and consistently receive Gold Ratings at the ISSMA Organizational Contest.
Mrs. Rachel Malott, Director
219-983-3710
rmalott@duneland.k12.in.us
WIS
October 13, 2025 @ 6:30pm
WMS
October 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm
CHS Auditorium* Location TBA.
November 11, 2025
8th grade only, with Band & Choir
December 8, 2025
6:30pm - WIS
7:30pm - WMS
CHS Auditorium
February 4, 2026
Westchester Cafeteria
February 7, 2026
Kankakee Valley MS, Wheatfield, IN
Individuals and small ensembles compete across IN.
March 5, 2025
Performance at 7:00pm
Westchester Gym B
April 2, 2026
CHS Auditorium
*Times are still TBD.
*April 10 or 11, 2026
Chesterton High School
Chesterton Orchestras compete for Gold.
*Dates are still TBD.
8th grade only
May 2, 2026
Six Flags, Gurnee, IL
May 13 & 14, 2026
During the school day
8th grade only, with Band & Choir
May 21, 2026
WIS @ 6:30pm
WMS @ 7:30pm
Westchester Gym B