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Friday, February 27, 2026

NCHS Orchestra Updates 2.27.26

 



IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest: 

For students participating in IHSA Solo and Ensemble, the contest will be held at Normal West High School on Saturday, March 7. Click here for the contest host information folder for details regarding school schedules, maps, apparel orders, and more (apparel orders are due Sunday at midnight for free pickup at the event). Students will receive a separate information document from me later this week with final details, reminders, and preparation tips.




Mid-Winter Concert: 

Personnel required includes Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia, Intermezzo, and Solo & Ensemble String Choir members (Chamber Orchestra will not be performing on this concert). Dress is this year's orchestra t-shirt and jeans. The concert begins at 7:00 pm with a call time of 6:00 pm.





Music Shoppe Round Up: 

The Music Shoppe will be taking round-up donations for U5 Music Parents during the month of March, and they have generously offered to match donations up to $5,000. click on the photo to your left for more details and consider sharing this opportunity to support our music programs.