JJ Pearce Orchestra

The Pearce High School Orchestra Program is one of excitement, continuing education and growth. In 2000, the orchestra consisted of only 22 members; since that time the enrollment has soared to almost 100 members in three orchestras, grades 9-12. The orchestra is open to experienced string players as well as beginning string players with limited musical background. Students in the orchestra participate in UIL, TMEA and RISD events throughout the academic year.

8/20/10--Orchestra registration is scheduled for Friday, August 20, 2010 in the orchestra room. Click on the "Forms" link on the left menu for more information and related documents.

As you may know the Pearce Orchestras returned from our trip to the Space City Music Showcase in Houston, TX this past Monday. Not only did the orchestras perform well, they literally “took the cake.” Both the Non-Varsity and Varsity Orchestras won “superior” ratings from all three judges, the top rating possible.

In addition, our Varsity Orchestra received “Best in Class” for being the best 4A Orchestra and “Best Overall” for being the best orchestra in attendance at the festival. This has only happened one other time in the Pearce Orchestra’s history.

If you have the time, stop by and see our giant trophies from this contest! Also following the contest, the orchestra group celebrated at Schlitterbahn Galveston, Stewart beach, NASA, Houston Dynamos soccer game, and the Galleria. Many thanks to our wonderful director Melissa Livings, assistant director Jason Bolak, as well as staff and parent chaperones who generously gave their time to be part of this trip.

The Non-Varsity String Orchestra, under the direction of Jason Bolak, earned “Excellent” ratings (2’s) in both categories. This is the 2^ndhighest rating an orchestra can get and we could not be prouder on their work and growth over the semester on some very difficult music.

The Varsity Full Orchestra, under the direction of Melissa Livings, earned “Superior” ratings (1’s) in both categories. This is known in the music world as a Sweepstakes, the highest honor at UIL. This is the 7^thyear in a row that our Varsity has earned this rating so that makes the accomplishment ever sweeter to us. We also owe our thanks to our band program at Pearce who contributed wind, brass, and percussionists to this ensemble.

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