The Mount Vernon High School Orchestra program, under the direction of Jacob Scherr, is one of the preeminent training grounds for young musicians in the Northwest.  The orchestras is made up of young people attending Mount Vernon High School, freshmen through seniors, with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, excellent musical ability, and good academic records.  All of the orchestras perform in many concerts in the Skagit area throughout the school year.

2017-2018 Events

All-String Ensembles Chamber Recital #1
Thursday, October 26th 2017
MVHS Auditorium, 7:00pm

Full Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal
Monday, October 30th 2017
MVHS Band/Orchestra Room
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Mariachi & Jazz Night
(Chamber Orchestra Violins)
Thursday, November 2nd
Lincoln Theatre, 7:00pm

Full Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 14th 2017
MVHS Band/Orchestra Room
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Season Opening Gala Concert
    Tuesday, November 21st 2017
    McIntyre Hall, 7:00pm

MVHS Solo & Ensemble Night
Thursday, January 11th 2018
MVHS, 6:00pm (Times TBA)

SJMEA Regional Solo & Ensemble Regional Contest
Saturday, January 27th, 2018
    Bellingham High School - (All Day)

Mariachi & Jazz Night
(Chamber Orchestra Violins)
Tuesday, February 27th
Lincoln Theatre, 7:00pm

Full Orchestra Rehearsal
Thursday, March 1st, 2018
MVHS Band/Orchestra Room
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Full Orchestra Rehearsal
Tuesday, March 6th 2018
MVHS Band/Orchestra Room
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Festival Concert
    Tuesday, March 13th, 2018
    McIntyre Hall, 7:00pm

All-String Ensembles Chamber Recital #2
Thursday, March 22nd 2018
MVHS Auditorium, 7:00pm

Large Group Festival
   Wednesday, March 28th, 2018
    Western Washington University (All Day)

State Solo & Ensemble Contest
    April 27-28th 2018
    Central Washington University
    *Students are selected from the
SJMEA Solo Ensemble Contest

Disneyland Orchestra Rehearsal #1
Tuesday, May 1st, 2018
Sedro-Woolley High School, 6pm to 8pm

Disneyland Orchestra Rehearsal #2
Monday, May 14tj, 2018
Mount Vernon High School, 6pm to 8pm

All-String Ensembles Chamber Recital #3
Thursday, May 10th 2018
MVHS Auditorium, 7:00pm

Disneyland Trip
Saturday - Tuesday, May 19th - 22nd 2018
$950 per student

Finale Concert
Thursday, May 31st, 2018
    McIntyre Hall, 7:00pm
   
Band/ Orchestra Awards Night
Friday, June 1st, 2018
MVHS Cafeteria

Mariachi & Jazz Night
(Chamber Orchestra Violins)
Tuesday, June 5th
Lincoln Theatre, 7:00pm

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Parent Info / Booster Meetings:
Second Tuesday from 6 to 7pm @ MVHS in the orchestra/band room (New Main 101)   

Getting involved in the Orchestra/Band program will give you the opportunity to share with your child the last four years of their education, these years fly by. Your child might say they rather not have you around, but most parents actually learn they appreciate your involvement. The Orchestra/Band parents are needed to support the director, and help with the details of fundraising, transporting, feeding and running an organization this size. The orchestra and band needs parents to be able to function; it is for this reason that we urge you to get involved. Join one of the many committees; we need your help. Grandparents, siblings, or any member of your family can get involved and make a difference. The Orchestra/Band Booster group is a great way to meet the parents and the kids your student will be spending much of their time with for the next few months.

Upcoming High School Orchestra/Band Events:
To sync the calendar to your phone: https://www.charmsoffice.com/charms/calsynct.asp?s=MtVernonHSB

Charms: www.charmsoffice.com

The Mount Vernon High School band and orchestra program is using Charms, an all-in-one secure information system that has been proven to be an effective tool for many school music programs.
Here's what you need to do to use the system:

1. Enter your school code: MVHS School Code: MtVernonHSB
2. Enter your child's MVSD Student ID  number.
3. The system's home page will display.
4. Please check student information. Using the top navigation bar OR the orange icon below, click "Personal Information." Check information in the system and make updates. Click the green Update button on the upper right-hand corner to retain changes. If any data changes throughout the school year, please enter here.
   
5. Please review the calendar. On the home page, click the red "Calendar" icon and view the upcoming activities. (To print, right click your mouse and select "print." You also can sync with your personal electronic calendar.) To view a list of events, on the home page click the turquoise "Event list" icon. A new window will open and show all events for the school year. (To print, at the top of the page, click the "Print" button. Events can be imported to many electronic calendars) This information will be updated regularly!