Tesoro HS 2019-2020 - All Orchestra Members
Orchestra Program is highly regarded!
The Tesoro High School music program has twice been recognized by the Grammy® Foundation as one of the top music programs in the nation. In 2015, we became a Grammy® Signature School by earning a top 5 in the nation award.
The Tesoro HS Orchestra ensembles consistently perform at Superior levels in all areas of our program. Additionally, the top Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra groups have been invited to perform three times at Carnegie Hall in New York City where they were Gold Award recipients.
The Symphony Orchestra performs each year in the Orange County Philharmonic Orchestra Festival in the elite Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
All string ensembles have consistently received Unanimous Superior Festival Performance Ratings at the Southern California School Band and Orchestra (SOCBOA) Festivals throughout Southern California.
Annual Orchestra Dinner & Concert Event!
Each Fall, all of the Orchestra classes together select a Theme and then perform music based on that theme in an extravagant Orchestra Dinner & Concert event. It is a special night where each of the strings classes demonstrate their talents for their families and friends!
In addition to a catered dinner, there is also a large Silent Auction for attendees to bid on throughout the evening with winners announced at the conclusion of the concert.
100% of proceeds collected at this event go to the Tesoro Music Department!
Learn More
Each Orchestra Ensemble performs in numerous events throughout the school year.
Please click the link below to view the Main Tesoro HS Music Calendar for all upcoming performance date/times.
Orchestra Ensembles
Chamber Orchestra
Chamber is the most advanced string orchestra ensemble that provides continuing growth in music through the study and performance of advanced orchestral literature ranging from Grade 4/5+ to collegiate + level.
Admission is by Audition only.
Sinfonia
Sinfonia is an advanced-level orchestra. Musicians in this ensemble will study pieces from various musical periods. Students will rehearse, analyze and perform string ensemble music at the Grade 3/4+ level. Sectional lessons for each instrument are scheduled twice a month during the class.
Admission is by Audition only.
Symphony Orchestra
This is Tesoro HS's most elite full orchestra. The top chamber orchestra strings and wind ensemble/percussion players comprise this most challenging ensemble by performing Grade 4/5+ repertoire. This is an extra-curricular ensemble and meets Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm from January to May.
Admission is by Audition only.
String Ensembles
This course develops the intermediate-level orchestra student by utilizing increasingly complex scales and repertoire to further develop technique & pedagogy. Music played is at the Grade 2.5/3 level.
Admission is open to all players.
Beginning Strings
Want to play a different string instrument? This is a course that meets during school tutorial and/or after school time. You will work with a string mentor. This tutorial provides introductory instruction on a secondary string instrument:
Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass
See Director Choi if interested.
Small Ensemble Participation
Want more performance opportunities?
Join one of the small group ensembles that perform at various school events such as Back to School Night, Open House, or events sponsored by the Tri-M Society.
Tesoro HS offers the string player many opportunities!
New group debuts! "Chamber Ensemble"
New Orchestra Student Group forms at Tesoro
UPDATE 02/12/2020 -- A new extra-curricular performing group has been added to the wide array of Orchestra performance opportunities for students this year.
The new group is called Chamber Ensemble (which is different from the Chamber Orchestra).
"Chamber Ensemble" is a student led group looking to expand their range of repertoire and challenge themselves through their passion for orchestral music.
Fresh off their first performance together ever at the Student run Tesoro Chapter Tri-M Music Honor Society Showcase in February 2020, this group will next perform at their first official festival in March.
This first festival will be at the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association (SOCBOA) sanctioned "B & O Festival" at Santa Ana HS.
Here are the details:
What: B & O Festival
When: Friday, March 20th, 2020
Where: Santa Ana HS
520 West Walnut
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Orchestra Summer Camp Info
Orchestra Summer Camp 2019 - 1st Annual! August 2nd/3rd 2019
UPDATED 08/07/2019 --The 1st Annual Orchestra Camp put on by the Tri-M club was a huge success!!
See all of the pictures on the BAND app. https://band.us/band/76322175?referrer=
UPDATED: 07/12/2019 -- The Tesoro HS Directors along with the Giving Bach/Tri-M club are hosting the 1st annual Orchestra Summer Camp!For two days, all Orchestra Students are invited and encouraged to join in on the fun and music creation! Participants will perform and bond with other orchestra students before the school year begins. This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones, an allows new students to get a good idea of how the strings program operates and get to know the Directors.
Details:
- When: Friday, August 2nd / Saturday, August 3rd 2019
- Time: (8/2) 12:50 PM to 5:30 PM / (8/3) 3:50 PM to 8:00 PM
Please see the TesoroIM.com website Orchestra Summer Camp page for more details