Students who want to participate in an additional group outside of school, who enjoy playing with students that are more serious and want to have fun can get extra credit by joining one of these groups in the Fall. All of the information that we can find is listed here!! If you would like suggestions or help with information and/or the audition, please see us or call directly to the numbers listed below.
Any interested students need to start preparing now for the groups that have auditions that will be in September. All State and All Southern will have auditions in December. District Honor group info will be passed out in late Nov. or early Dec. and the auditions are in January.
These groups meet once a week during the school year and perform about 3 concerts.
Four Seasons Youth Orchestra (5th-12th grade) Includes these groups: Newport (Irvine) Youth Symphony, New Wind Symphonic Band, La Primavera, Newport (Irvine) Youth Sinfonia, Newport (Irvine) Youth String Ensemble. (714)374-3766 or Website
Southern California Youth Philharmonic (Formerly Orange County Junior Orchestra) (5th-9th grade) (714)692-0909 or Website
Orange County Youth Symphony Orchestra (9th-12th grade) (714)997-6914 Website
Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra, Youth Wind Ensemble, & Santiago Strings (Advanced MS or HS Students) (714)876-2344 or Website
Santa Ana Winds Youth Marching Band (age 14-21) Website or email at sawinds@musician.org
All Southern California Honor Band & Orchestra - Click here for audition information
Newhart Middle School's After School Jazz Band - Click here for information