HISTORY
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The First Colonial High School Concert Orchestra: History
Also under the direction of Ms. Alley, the Concert Orchestra was founded in
1989. The orchestra program at First Colonial began that year with one
student! The following year, it grew to 9 members. By 1991, we had enough
students enrolled to actually go to an orchestra festival! That was our first
performance in level 5, with all superior scores. The following year, the concert
orchestra grew to 25 students, and has continued to grow ever since. In
2005, 40 members strong, the Concert Orchestra performed in level 6, the
highest level of difficulty.
The ensemble is open to any high school string player who has played for at
least 3 years.
Also under the direction of Ms. Alley, the Concert Orchestra was founded in
1989. The orchestra program at First Colonial began that year with one
student! The following year, it grew to 9 members. By 1991, we had enough
students enrolled to actually go to an orchestra festival! That was our first
performance in level 5, with all superior scores. The following year, the concert
orchestra grew to 25 students, and has continued to grow ever since. In
2005, 40 members strong, the Concert Orchestra performed in level 6, the
highest level of difficulty.
The ensemble is open to any high school string player who has played for at
least 3 years.
