Here are some of the EXTRA things the orchestra has been doing and will do this year (besides practice, play and perform!)

The EXTRA’S 2010-2011
AFHS/AFJH Orchestra Activities
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Aug/September 2010
· Cave time practice for AFJH students who are wanting to practice skills that are presented in class. Advanced students use this time to practice music taught in private lessons. This time is used for extra rehearsals and remediation help for written and performance skills. It sometimes is used for collaboration between different performance groups that need to work together.
· AFHS students prepare and perform for the AFHS Class reunion of 1948
October/November 2010
AFJH/AFHS Orchestra Students participate in Fund-raiser programs for various tours and festivals.
AFJH/AFHS Orchestra Students “GIVE BACH” by donating clothing items to “Builders without Boarders” organization that go to Mexico every Thanksgiving and build homes for the less fortunate.
AFHS perform for American Fork Veterans Day Memorial program
Fall Concert performance October 2010

December 2010-February 2011
December Holiday Concert
After school and combined rehearsals are used to prepare for this performance.
Students use the ibrain concepts to form and take charge of small ensembles. Students work together to choose, practice and perform a musical piece for the class. The process is assessed through performance, written evaluation and class feedback. Students who are successful, perform for District, Region and State Events
Allstate Orchestra event for those who auditioned and were selected. (9th Grade-H.S. Advanced Students)
January-March 2011
Collaboration in the Music department to produce the “Grand Concert”. Now in its 11th year. (Features the top music groups in the School). After-school rehearsals, evening rehearsals and evening performances are required

April 2011
High School Tour to California to participate in Music in the Parks Festival at Disneyland Resort. Competition between music groups from around the U.S.
District and Region Festivals and Competitions

May 2011
AFJH competition with Music in the Parks at Lagoon.
Spring Concert 2011