Welcome to the Benjamin Franklin High School Orchestras! This year, students will have many opportunities to grow in leadership and musicality. Be sure to explore the entire website. There are many pages with helpful information and other materials.
2019 Region/All State Audition Excerpts
click on link for bass
bass_set_b_1-5_.pdf,
click on link for cello
cello_set_b_1-5_.pdf
click on links for viola
viola_excerpts_set_b_1-5_0005.jpg, viola_excerpts_set_b_1-5_0004.jpg, viola_excerpts_set_b_1-5_0003.jpg, viola_excerpts_set_b_1-5_0002.jpg, viola_excerpts_set_b_1-5_0001.jpg
click on links for violin violin_set_b_etudes_0001.jpg, violin_set_b_etudes_0002.jpg, violin_set_b_etudes_0003.jpg, violin_set_b_etudes_0004.jpg, violin_set_b_etudes_0005.jpg, (2nd pg of 5) violin_set_b_etudes_0006.jpg
Orchestra Performance Calendar
2017-2018 Calendar
All dates are required and graded. Please add them to your calendar immediately.
September 12th : Fall Concert (orchestra/band) - 6 pm
ABODA Fall Orchestra Festival: TBD
December 11th: Winter Concert (orchestra/band) - 6 pm
January 20th: AMEA Solo and Ensemble Honor Festival - Tier #1 - TBD
January 25th: Elementary Tour during school hours (Chamber Orchestra ONLY)
January 26th – 27th: Southwest Regional Auditions (9-12 grade ONLY) - TBD
February 16th – 17th: Southwest Regional Honor Orchestra Festival (dependent on audition)
February 26th: Spring Concert (orchestra/band) - 6 pm
ABODA Area Concert Festival: TBD
April 19th-21st AMEA All State Honor Ensemble Festival (Uof A)
TBD: Tour (Chamber Orchestra ONLY)
May 14th: Finale Concert (orchestra/band) - 6 pm
May 25th: Graduation - 6 pm
All dates are required and graded. Please add them to your calendar immediately.
September 12th : Fall Concert (orchestra/band) - 6 pm
ABODA Fall Orchestra Festival: TBD
December 11th: Winter Concert (orchestra/band) - 6 pm
January 20th: AMEA Solo and Ensemble Honor Festival - Tier #1 - TBD
January 25th: Elementary Tour during school hours (Chamber Orchestra ONLY)
January 26th – 27th: Southwest Regional Auditions (9-12 grade ONLY) - TBD
February 16th – 17th: Southwest Regional Honor Orchestra Festival (dependent on audition)
February 26th: Spring Concert (orchestra/band) - 6 pm
ABODA Area Concert Festival: TBD
April 19th-21st AMEA All State Honor Ensemble Festival (Uof A)
TBD: Tour (Chamber Orchestra ONLY)
May 14th: Finale Concert (orchestra/band) - 6 pm
May 25th: Graduation - 6 pm
Orchestra Handbook
Parents
Please see the parents tab for info regarding the 2017-2018 school year.
New York Trip Information - Info Letter, Consent Form, Registration Commitment Form, Sample Itinerary, nyc_orchestra_events__1_.pdf
Az Tax Credit Donation Solicitation Letter - tax_credit_solicitation_letter_orch.pdf
Link to Lesson Plans which include playing test assignments - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRPymCUaHKkKn_CUqTQaMPnQ_pXkVEQa-ri6y4q9HWzCwR3yvvlG9MUG6iQj3cTaWaNNgC0pqbv46Ly/pubhtml