Ensembles
Name one extracurricular ensemble
Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Jazz Band, Pit Orchestra, Worship Team, Symphony Orchestra
Can you be in visual and a performing arts class as a 9th grader?
Yes! Do it.
True/False: Students at the upper school are encouraged to share their gifts by performing at a wide variety of MA functions.
True!
What was the last musical that MA produced?
Into the Woods
What ensembles can 9th graders be a part of?
Orchestra, Concert Band, Cantabile, Spirito
Can you be an athlete and a musician?
Yes! Do it.
How many honor ensembles do MA upper school musicians attend?
8 (Augsburg Honor Band, 9-10 State Honor Choir, CMBDA Honor Band, MBDA Honor Band, St. Olaf Honor Band, UofM Honor Band, All-State Ensembles, Dorian Festival - Luther College )
What is the name of the big production put on by the band every other year?
Pops Concert
How many curricular ensembles are at Upper School?
6 (Orchestra, Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Cantabile, Spirito, MA Singers)
Are music classes year long classes or semester long classes?
Year long
How many MA students participated in All-State ensembles this past year?
3
What is the name of the big production put on by the choir every other year?
Revue
When does the band and orchestra play together?
Symphony Orchestra
What is zero hour?
Morning rehearsals before school (Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Jazz Band)
Which of these locations has the choir NOT traveled to?
Chicago Albuquerque Costa Rica Florida St. Louis Sweden
Albuquerque
For which 2 events do the choir and orchestra perform together?
Combined Christmas and Spring Concerts
What 4 sports does the pep band play for?
Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Football
What percentage of this year’s 9th grade class participates in music?
40% (36 current music kids of 88 kids)