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Audition videos are due Friday, September 4th, 2026
Audition videos are due Friday, September 4th, 2026
I am accepting 6 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos and 2 basses
I am accepting 6 violins, 4 violas, 4 cellos and 2 basses
Rehearsals are each Wednesday before school from 7:20-7:50. Students should arrive around 7:15 so we can tune and start on time.
Rehearsals are each Wednesday before school from 7:20-7:50. Students should arrive around 7:15 so we can tune and start on time.
Audition videos are due by Friday, September 4th 2026
Audition videos are due by Friday, September 4th 2026
Rehearsals begin 9/9/2026 and run through our final concert that year
Rehearsals begin 9/9/2026 and run through our final concert that year
Students should enter through the main entrance of the Jr. High
Students should enter through the main entrance of the Jr. High
Jr. Prelude is an extra ensemble where students learn how to play in a small group without a conductor. Mr. Akers was a part of this group when he attended MJHS in 2007 and 2008, and continued performing with Prelude in high school. In college he played in a string quartet, ran it like a business, made money playing at weddings and other events and continues to perform with colleagues from time to time. This group is the face of the Junior high orchestra. They perform at gigs such as sporting events, madrigal dinners, retirement homes, school events and recruiting events to get elementary students interested in joining orchestra.
Jr. Prelude is an extra ensemble where students learn how to play in a small group without a conductor. Mr. Akers was a part of this group when he attended MJHS in 2007 and 2008, and continued performing with Prelude in high school. In college he played in a string quartet, ran it like a business, made money playing at weddings and other events and continues to perform with colleagues from time to time. This group is the face of the Junior high orchestra. They perform at gigs such as sporting events, madrigal dinners, retirement homes, school events and recruiting events to get elementary students interested in joining orchestra.
Reach out with any questions!
Reach out with any questions!
billy.akers@mcusd709.org
billy.akers@mcusd709.org
Overview of expected gigs
Veterans ball - 11/11 6pm
Madrigal Dinner - Early December
Winter visit to retirement home - mid December
Elementary school tour - March 19th
Heidi White Concert - March 15th- Learn more HERE
Grandparent's day - Late April
Featured on Final Concert - April 29th
Before each gig, I'll have all the information on this page of the site including date, time, dress and schedule. These will be accompanied with a head count link where students/families should RSVP.Â
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