Weaver Orchestra
The Ensembles
The Cadet Orchestra is open to students who have already started playing stringed instruments and successfully completed a year of beginning string instruction. This orchestra performs three to four times throughout the year. This group will focus on developing proper musicianship skills through daily rehearsals and participation. At-home practice time outside of class is required.
Prerequisite: audition, previous orchestral experience, teacher recommendation
The Concert Orchestra 1 is an advanced-level middle school orchestra. The Concert Orchestra is comprised of string players who can demonstrate a moderate level of proficiency on violin, viola, cello, bass, piano or harp. Students in this orchestra will learn and refine technical concepts as well as build on previously learned skills. Students are expected to come to rehearsal with their individual parts learned and well-prepared. The members of the Concert Orchestra 1 should be prepared for a performance schedule that includes three to four performances per year and may also include adjudication. Students in this group are expected to participate in all performances associated with the group. Daily individual practice time outside of class is required.
Prerequisite: audition, previous orchestral experience, teacher recommendation
The Concert Orchestra 2 is an intermediate-advanced middle school orchestra. Students will build on techniques from their 6th and 7th grade instruction as well as learn more advanced musical concepts. This orchestra performs three to four times throughout the year. Home practice time outside of class is required.
Prerequisite: audition, previous orchestral experience, teacher recommendation
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Anouncements
Weaver Orchestra Calendar 2026-2027
All performances are required unless otherwise indicated. Students are typically asked to arrive 45 minutes before the performance time.
**Please mark the dates for your orchestra’s performances on your family calendar.
Concert Orchestra 2 & Concert Orchestra 1 Fall Concert (Not involving Cadet Orch.)
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Place: Hilliard Davidson High School PAC
Cadet Orchestra Fall Concert (Not involving Concert Orch 2 or Concert Orch 1.)
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Place: Hilliard Davidson High School PAC
Holiday Concert (All Orchestras.)
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Place: Hilliard Davidson High School PAC
Cadet Orchestra Mid-Winter Concert (Not involving Concert Orch 2 or Concert Orch 1.)
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2027
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Place: Weaver Middle School Cafeteria
Concert Orchestra 2 Mid-Winter Concert (Not involving Cadet Orch or Concert Orch 1.)
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2027
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Place: Hilliard 6th Grade Station Auditorium
Central Ohio String Festival (Concert Orchestra 1 only)
Date: Friday, March 12 (after school) or Saturday, March 13, 2027
Time: TBA
Place: Upper Arlington High School
Weaver Solo & Ensemble Adjudicated Event
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Time: Times TBA
Place: Weaver MS
*This event is for those who want to play a solo or participate in an ensemble. It is not a required performance for all orchestra students. More information to come in January.
Spring Concert (All orchestras.)
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Place: Weaver Middle School Stage/Commons
*You may also want to include these Davidson HS Concert dates – not required, but great to observe!
Holiday Concert 12/10 Mid-Winter Concert 3/4 Spring Concert 5/5
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