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The Mentor High School has three orchestras: Concert, Symphony and Mannheim.
Concert Orchestra is only made up of violins, violas, cellos, and basses.
Symphony Orchestra is made up of both winds and strings and is for more advanced players.
Mannhiem Orchestra is a selective orchestra which one needs to audition into. It is also an extracurricular activity with a summer camp over the summer to introduce the musicians to music and each other.
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Recently, Mentor Orchestra Alumnus Cody Takacs was selected as the first prize winner of the American Protege International Music Talent Competition of 2011. He was selected for his outstanding performance of Jon Deak's "B.B. Wolf: An Apologia" which can be seen HERE He is performing in The Winners' Recital on Sunday, April 8 2012 at 4:30 PM, at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.Directions can be found HERE
As you may well know, school orchestra programs in Lake County are disappearing, or at the least
diminishing, particularly in the elementary schools. The Mentor Orchestra Association (MOA) is the parent
organization responsible for raising funds so that our children can fully participate in rewarding extracurricular
activities, have matching uniforms, challenging music, summer camp, etc. Fund-raising has been the primary activity
of this organization and in the past included candy sales, reverse raffles, customized mosaic instruments auctioned,
and concession stand volunteering at the Q and Blossom, but due to the economy fundraising has become more of a
challenge.
CONCERT DATES
- Dec 15 - Christmas Concert w/ Choir 7 P.M.
- Feb 4 - Solo and Ensemble TBA
- Feb 9 - Collage Concert 7 P.M.
- Feb 28 - Orchestra Festival 7 P.M.
- March 2 - State Contest TBA
- April 24 - Jazz Concert 7 P.M.
- May 9 - Spring Concert/Senior Solos 7 P.M.