Region Orchestra

Region orchestra: something that many orchestra kids work, practice, and try really hard for.   Region Orchestra is a competition in which 100’s of kids compete for a place as violin, viola, cello, and bass. Trying out for this event can be very nerve-racking as well. “I’m afraid I’m going to mess up” explains Antonia Garcia-Herrera (7), a varsity orchestra student.

In order to be a successful “orch dork”, you must be able to follow Mrs. Malone’s expectations. And that means you must be on time to class every day, have your instrument ready to go, practice your music every day, and always have the perseverance to do your best.  So good luck to everyone trying out for region!

The Haunting Hauntcert

By Mercedes

The Hauntcert is a spectacular and spooky event held by Mrs. Malone, the Garner Middle School orchestra conductor, every year as she dresses up as a witch and conducts mysterious music. This year it’s on Friday the 21st at 7 PM, only TEN DAYS before the beloved night of Halloween.

The orchestra will be playing a wide variety of music. What music you ask? “We’ll playing songs from the Wizard of Oz. Others are Skeleton’s Dance, Rockin’ Halloween and Dark Adventure.”, describes Mrs. Malone. “I won’t be able to go, but I bet it’ll be great.” says a parent of one of the cellists in the orchestra.  Anyone who does go will have fun listening to the exciting music Garner’s orchestra will play.

Orchestra concerts may not be believed to be the most interesting thing in the world, but it’s often underestimated. From my own point of view, orchestra concerts are nice and tranquil, but still exciting. If you’re going, I guarantee, whether you’re playing or not, you’ll have loads of fun