Orchestra Auditions + Acknowledgments

April 28th,

2020

WMEA/WIAA State Solo/Ensemble Festival The WMEA/WIAA State

We are proud of you and your musical accomplishments to all the students who missed the opportunity to compete in the Solo/Ensemble Festival at Central Washington University in Ellensburg. A big congratulations to the Ballard Music students who would have competed there and represented our school with incredible artistry, musicianship, and pride.

Natalie Anderson - Violin

Eliot Lee - Bass

Just Add Eliot Quintet - Large String Ensemble

Ava Lim - Soprano/Alto Saxophone

Ballard Sax Quartet - Small Woodwind Ensemble

Thunder - Percussion Large Ensemble

Claire Burreson - Soprano Voice

Sophie Otness - Mezzo Soprano Voice

Lillie Wirth - Alto Voice

Donovan Blackham - Tenor Voice

Gavin Bradler - Baritone Voice

Ian McGregor - Bass Voice

Ballard Mixed Duet - Mixed Vocal Small

Men's Ensemble - Tenor/Baritone/Bass Vocal Large Ensemble

Chamber Singers - Mixed Large Ensemble

Hot Java Cool Jazz Cancelation Details

BHS Performing Arts regrets that Starbucks 25th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz high school benefit concert must be canceled entirely. We ask that you consider donating your ticket purchase to support the Ballard Jazz program. If you would like your purchase as a donation, no further action is needed. Please note that Starbucks is committed to donating funds to the school's music program even though the event is canceled. If you require a refund and you purchased your tickets through Ballard Performing Arts, please email BPABjazzrep@gmail.com by May 5th.

Orchestra 2020/21 Audition Information

Current Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, and Chamber Orchestra Non-Seniors: your auditions will occur as a playing test submitted to Schoology by Wednesday May 20th.

Audition Packet with all the details

Annotated Chamber Orchestra Audition

Symphonic Orchestra Audition

Extra Grateful

Let us remember when we asked for support from some local businesses in order to offset some of our operating costs and help with the scholarship funds. It is time we reciprocate the generous act by also supporting our sponsors and donors whose business may have been affected by this COVID19 closure:

Modern Japanese Cuisine,

Highliner Public House

Ballard Market

Mark Ashmun/Coldwell Banker

Our other Sponsors:

Carter Subaru

Regence Blue Shield

Chris Gibbens/ State Farm