Linn-Mar High School Orchestras

Linn-Mar Orchestra Department Info

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Welcome to the Linn-Mar Orchestra! 

Within this website you will find information pertaining to each performing ensemble, the program as a whole, as well as various announcements, and relevant details about the program.  

We look forward to working with parents and students throughout the year while offering a diverse experience both in literature and performances.  We continue to grow and mature as a group and look forward to the wonderful future of the Linn-Mar Orchestra program!

Linn-Mar High School Orchestra Calendar

 What did the Linn-Mar Orchestra Department do during the 2020-2021 school year? 

CHECK OUT THESE PROJECTS & VIDEOS!

BBB Spring 2021.mov

Big Buck Bunny!

Soundtrack performed by LMHS Chamber Orchestra I

Recorded, produced, and premiered spring 2021

ByTheSea_Final.mp4

By the Sea!

Soundtrack performed by LMHS Chamber Orchestra II

Recorded, produced, and premiered spring 2021

Symphony Fall 2020 Recording Session.mov

LMHS Symphony

Fall 2020 Recording Session!

Sinfonietta_October29_Final.mp4

LMHS Sinfonietta

Fall 2020 Recording Session!

Philharmonic_October29_Final.mp4

LMHS Philharmonic

Fall 2020 Recording Session!

Concert Orchestra (Fall 2020 Video Recording Sessions).mov

LMHS Concert Orchestra

Fall 2020 Recording Session!

LMHS Chamber 2020 Holiday Performance!.mov

LMHS Chamber I & II

December 2020 Recordings!

Check out the videos from our the Orchestra Department's 

QUARANTINE ORCHESTRA PROJECT during the SPRING 2020 school closures 

O, America (LMHS Symphony) - HD 720p.mov

Symphony Orchestra O, America Video:

Produced April 2020 and released May 2020

Symphony - America the Beautiful - HD 720p.mov

Symphony Orchestra "America the Beautiful" Video:

Produced April 2020 and released May 2020

LM Philharmonic "Yesterday".mp4

Philharmonic Orchestra "Yesterday" Video:

Produced April 2020 and released May 2020

LMPHOAlmaMater.mp4

Philharmonic Orchestra LMHS Alma Mater Video:

Produced April 2020 and released May 2020

Confines of a 2 8va G-Scale.mov

"pilot" video...entitled Confines of a 2 8va G-Scale

Produced April 6th - 11th and released April 12th 2020

Symphony (Confines of a G-Scale).mov

Symphony Orchestra Scale Video:

Produced April 13th - 17th and released April 27th 2020

Concert Orchestra Simple Gifts - HD 720p.mov

Concert Orchestra Simple Gifts Video:

Produced April 2020 and released May 2020

G_Scale_Philharmonic_Version_1.mp4

Philharmonic Orchestra G-Scale Video:

Produced April 13th - 17th and released April 27th 2020

Check out the 2020 LMHS Orchestra Senior Recognition slide presentation!  Includes baby and senior pictures from each of the 2020 senior orchestra class!  We wish you all the best in your futures and please stay in touch...and of course "stay happy and healthy!"

08_Senior_Presentation.mp4

Linn-Mar Orchestra Program Proudly Presents

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES!

February 2020 Concert Poster.pdf

Linn-Mar High School & Middle School Orchestras take top spots at the annual 2019 Jefferson Orchestra Invitational!

         Congratulations to all of our Orchestras who participated at the annual Jefferson Orchestra Invitational on Saturday, April 13th. It was a great day for the orchestra program with the High School Symphony Orchestra placing 1st within their division and receiving superior ratings from all the judges. This marks the twelfth year in a row that this ensemble has placed 1st within the 4-A division. The Philharmonic Orchestra placed third within the same division and our Concert Orchestra earned a division one (1) superior rating from all the judges. Our high school orchestras are under the direction of Mr. Joshua Reznicow and Mr. Thad Sentman. 

Like our high school program, our middle school programs also had a great day at the Invitational with our Oak Ridge Middle School Chamber Orchestra competing within the middle school division, receiving superior ratings from the judges and placing 1st overall along with our Excelsior Chamber Orchestra placing 2nd within the same division.  This marks the sixteenth year in a row that our middle school orchestras have placed their division and we’re proud of all their amazing performances! Our middle school ensembles are directed by Mrs. Kristine Schamberger and Mrs. Katie Vail.  

This event was the sixteenth year that our Orchestras have participated in a contest of this kind.  Seventeen Orchestras performed throughout the day from around the state of Iowa with each group performing for three judges and one clinician, who gave them a thirty-minute clinic following their performance. 

 

Linn-Mar High School Orchestras with 

Time for Three!

FEBRUARY 14TH 8:00 P.M. LMHS AUDITORIUM

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE!

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Please join us on Thursday, February 14th @ 8:00 p.m. at the LMHS Auditorium for a unique high school performance event!  The LMHS Orchestras will be joined on stage with Time for Three (TF3) https://www.tf3.com/ to present a joint performance utilzing music ranging from Bach to Guns n' Roses, the musical Hamilton to Czardes, the beautiful song Hallelujah, the fiddling favorite Orange Blossom Special, as well as original songs and compositions written by TF3. TF3 is an ensemble comprising violinist Nicolas (Nick) Kendall, violinist Charles Yang, and double-bassist Ranaan Meyer is a internationally known group that defies any traditional genre classification, happily and infectiously. With an uncommon mix of virtuosity and showmanship, the American trio performs music from Bach to Brahms and beyond, giving world-premieres by Pulitzer Prize-winners William Bolcom and Jennifer Higdon as well as playing originals and their own arrangements of everything from bluegrass and folk tunes to ingenious mash-ups of hits by the Beatles,  Kanye West, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and more.  

TICKETING INFORMATION:  We will be using reserved seating for this event with tickets being sold online using a ticket purchasing website.  Tickets will also be sold at the door, but we HIGHLY encourage you to purchase your tickets ahead of time to ensure you and your family have a seat.  Ticket prices at the door and for the general public will be $10.


LMHS ORCHESTRA STUDENT RESIDENCY SCHEDULE:

As part of this concert, Tf3 will be in a two day residence with the LMHS Orchestra Program. Below is a schedule for the two-day residency that shows the day and times for the students.  The students will have three (3) rehearsals with or guests. Two of them are during their normal rehearsal time but please note that one (1) is after school on Wednesday, February 13th.  The specific rehearsal times for each ensemble are listed below. 

Rehearsal Schedules:

Wednesday February 13th

8:15 a.m.                      Call time for Symphony Orchestra

8:30 – 9:15                   Rehearsal with Symphony Orchestra

10:10 – 10:55               Rehearsal with Philharmonic Orchestra         

11:00 – 11:45               Rehearsal with Concert Orchestra

-After school rehearsals-

3:40 - 4:20           Rehearse with Concert Orchestra

4:25 - 5:05           Rehearse with Philharmonic Orchestra

5:05 - 5:20           Break for Artists

5:20 - 6:15           Rehearse with Full-Symphony Orchestra

6:15 - 6:30           Rehearse with Banjo Love Ensemble


Thursday, February 14th  

8:15 a.m.                 Call time for symphony

8:30 – 9:15               Dress Rehearsal with Symphony Orchestra

10:10 – 10:55           Dress Rehearsal with Philharmonic Orchestra                              

11:00 – 11:45           Dress Rehearsal with Concert Orchestra

7:30 p.m.                  Call time for LMHS Orchestra Students (orchestra room)

7:30                           House Opens

8:00 p.m.                  Performance

Thanks for your time and support, and as always please contact us with any questions. We look forward to this wonderful event!

LMHS Orchestra Students:

Please use the link below to fill out all information related to our program.  

This information includes, handbook sign-off, contact information, and honor orchestra nomination page!

Students Interested in Auditioning for the 2018 All-State Orchestra:

If you would like to audition for the 2018 All-State Orchestra please use the link below. 

The district auditions will be held on Saturday, October 20th 2018 at Independence High School in Independence, Iowa. 

Additional information and requirements are listed within the link.


CHECK OUT THESE PERFORMANCES FROM PAST CONCERTS!