The Needham High School String Orchestra is open to all students in grades 9-12. We perform several times each year, travel to regional festivals annually, and tour internationally every four years.
NHS String Ensemble 2019-2020
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Violin
Altshuler, Daniel Carkner, Priya Effenson, Reed Kotlan, Barbara Lipchitz, Danika O'Nuallain, Robert Ofer, Gabrielle Shastri, Achyut Tsung, Patrick Goodale, Alexandra Zhan, Sihan |
Viola
Coughlin, Sarah Freedman, Dana Panov, Jacob |
Cello
Azer, Sylvia Burdick, Peter Fleegler, Joshua Kristall, Preston Lehri, Aria Kaizar Lin, Andy Paranjape, Eera Schwartz, Nicholas |
Bass
Schifilliti, Grace |
NHS Chamber Strings 2019-2020
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Violin
Chen, Catherine Kiely, John Li, Andrew Meek, Harper Meek, Oliver Packard, Austin Packard, Logan Ramesh, Kaitlyn Schwartz, Rebecca Thommes, Antonia Warn, Hannah Yang, Ella Zhang, Christopher
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Viola
Doyle, Elizabeth Krishnan, Advika Lau, Elizabeth Slosser, Matilda Zommers, Ryan |
Cello
Amsden, Alexandra Boni, Alexander Das-Quigley, Sangita Gregg, Rachel Nydam, Trintje Wang, Harvard |
Bass
Nahigian, Jason |
Past Concert Recordings
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Schedule 2018-2019
The String ensemble has six required concerts this year. Attendance is included in your grade.
Attendance Policy
Anticipated absences must be communicated via email in october to be excused. Any missed performance requires completion of a make-up project, however, unexcused absences will not receive a grade.
- December 7, Winterfest
- December 20, Winter Concert, NHS, 7:00
- April 5, MICCA, time and place TBD
- April 9, Stringfest, NHS 7:00
- May 9, Spring Concert, NHS, 7:00
- May 22, Banquet and Cabaret 6-9
Attendance Policy
Anticipated absences must be communicated via email in october to be excused. Any missed performance requires completion of a make-up project, however, unexcused absences will not receive a grade.
Concert Attire |
Grades |
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Women:
Women wear a full-length black dress or black slacks and blouse. You may include a colorful accessory. If you wish, you may purchase a dress from Stage Accents. Purchasing a dress is not required, however, finding a full length gown in the department stores can be difficult. Some students prefer to cover their shoulders, and that is also an option you will see. Men: Men wear tuxes or a dark suit. White shirt & bow tie. |
Students are graded on the following regular assessments
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Housekeeping
All students must have an instrument every day that we meet. We do own a limited number of string instruments and loan them for rehearsals, Cellos are provided for school rehearsals and concerts, although some choose to play their own instrument in concerts. Students are responsible for having an instrument every day.. Lockers are provided for violins and violas,
Students are responsible for maintaining their own instrument. Regularly check your instrument for openings, make sure strings are in good condition, and replace bow hair as needed. All violin and viola players should carry an extra set of strings, especially when we travel. There are many places that provide supplies and repairs. Here are two that I highly recommend.
Students are responsible for maintaining their own instrument. Regularly check your instrument for openings, make sure strings are in good condition, and replace bow hair as needed. All violin and viola players should carry an extra set of strings, especially when we travel. There are many places that provide supplies and repairs. Here are two that I highly recommend.
Travels, Tours, and the future.
The String Ensemble travels with the NHS music Department every other year to a regional destination such as New York City, and every fourth year embarks on an international tour. We are currently planning a tour of Prague for Spring 2020.
Parent Confirmation
"Lose Yourself" 2018
