South Windsor High School Orchestra
A painter paints pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. ― Leopold Stokowski
Concerts 2019-2020
Festivals of Music Competition - Chamber Orchestra
Congratulations to the SWHS Chamber Orchestra on a fabulous performance of Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante, mvt.1!
The Chamber Orchestra brought home First Place, with a Superior Rating!
This was a trip filled with musicianship, friendship, community, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you!
The Chamber Orchestra brought home First Place, with a Superior Rating!
This was a trip filled with musicianship, friendship, community, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you!
Fall 2019: Be Ready to Fundraise for April 2020 - We will compete at Festivals of Music in Virginia Beach!
Music in the Parks Competition - String Orchestra
Friday, May 3, 2019
Congratulations to the SWHS String Orchestra on a wonderful performance!
The String Orchestra brought home First Place, with an Excellent Rating!
This was a trip filled with musicianship, friendship, community, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you!
The String Orchestra brought home First Place, with an Excellent Rating!
This was a trip filled with musicianship, friendship, community, and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Thank you!
Fall 2019: Be ready to Fundraise for May 2020 - We will compete at Music in the Parks again!
Lydian Festival March 11, 2019
Chamber Orchestra, with members of the SWHS Wind Ensemble, performed the first movement of the Sinfonia Concertante, K.364 by W.A.Mozart.
We received a Certificate of Participation, and high marks of Excellence from both adjudicators.
Clincians Dr. D'Addio and Professor Ribchinsky offered many insightful comments that helped our ensemble grow.
We received a Certificate of Participation, and high marks of Excellence from both adjudicators.
Clincians Dr. D'Addio and Professor Ribchinsky offered many insightful comments that helped our ensemble grow.
Sinfonia Day April 16, 2019
Chamber Orchestra, with members of the SWHS Wind Ensemble, had the opportunity to rehearse with our entire ensemble for the Sinfonia Concertante.
Clinicans were Dr. Solomiya Ivakhiv from UCONN, and Dr. Dan D'Addio, conductor of the Connecticut Youth Symphony, etc.
Congratulations to the Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Winds who joined us for a fabulous day of learning, work, friendship and community. Well done!
Clinicans were Dr. Solomiya Ivakhiv from UCONN, and Dr. Dan D'Addio, conductor of the Connecticut Youth Symphony, etc.
Congratulations to the Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Winds who joined us for a fabulous day of learning, work, friendship and community. Well done!
Visiting Artists 2018-2019
Last Week of November: Solomiya Ivakhiv, violin and Sophie Shao, cello - UCONN String Faculty
December 4th: Dr. Vu, Boston University - will conduct all orchestras
April 16: Dr. Solomiya Ivakhiv and Dr. Dan D'Addio
December 4th: Dr. Vu, Boston University - will conduct all orchestras
April 16: Dr. Solomiya Ivakhiv and Dr. Dan D'Addio
Visiting Artists 2018-2019
March 2018: Dr. Harvey Felder, UCONN Symphony Orchestra, UCONN String Festival
April 27, 2018: Eric Dahlin, cello, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Music Adventure Founder & Director
Tuesday, June 1, 2018: Dr. Daniel D'Addio, Connecticut Youth Symphony, Central Connecticut State University, etc.
DISNEY 2018
Thank you to our parents for all of your support for our trip to Disney last year.
The students traveled well, had a fabulous time, and were overall excellent representatives of the South Windsor High School Music Department.
It was a real pleasure to see our Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble students in a combined workshop with Disney musicians. Students were focused, played well, and were encouraged to add Disney Training to their resume.
The students traveled well, had a fabulous time, and were overall excellent representatives of the South Windsor High School Music Department.
It was a real pleasure to see our Chamber Orchestra, String Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble students in a combined workshop with Disney musicians. Students were focused, played well, and were encouraged to add Disney Training to their resume.
Eastern Region Festival
Congratulations to the Orchestra students who represented SWHS at the
Eastern Region Music Festival in January 2019:
Anthony Chen, Cello
Gabriel Galley, Viola
Lloxci Lopez, Violin
Alexa Shepardson, Cello
Daniel Zhu, Violin
Eastern Region Music Festival in January 2019:
Anthony Chen, Cello
Gabriel Galley, Viola
Lloxci Lopez, Violin
Alexa Shepardson, Cello
Daniel Zhu, Violin
ALL STATE
Congratulations to the Orchestra students who represented SWHS at the
All State Music Festival in April 2019:
Daniel Zhu, Violin
All State Music Festival in April 2019:
Daniel Zhu, Violin
NEMFA
Congratulations to the Orchestra students who represented SWHS at the
New England Music Festival in March 2019:
Gabriel Galley, Viola
Alexa Shepardson, Cello
New England Music Festival in March 2019:
Gabriel Galley, Viola
Alexa Shepardson, Cello
All East
Congratulations to the students who will represented SWHS at All East for April 4-6, 2019:
Taylor Chen, Violin
Gabriel Galley, Viola
Taylor Chen, Violin
Gabriel Galley, Viola
All National
Congratulations to the Orchestra students who made the
All National Music Festival in November 2018:
Gabriel Galley, Viola
All National Music Festival in November 2018:
Gabriel Galley, Viola
Broadway 2019
April 17, 2019
CT-ASTA Solo Competition
2018 Senior Division Winner: Gabe Galley, SWHS