Poster Artwork by Pernilla Lofgren, 9th grade Repertory ORchestra
Repertory - Sinfonia - Varsity - Concert
April 23rd, 7:00PM - EPAC, Edina High School
Concert Ticket Price: $10 Adult / $6 Students & Seniors.
All district orchestra students FREE!
Spring String Serenade!
REPERTORY ORCHESTRA
Directed by Jack Reynertson, Nick Gaudette & Jaron Dufault - UofM class of ‘26 (music education)
Romanian Folk Dance by Anton Pann (arranged by Robert Longfield)
Infrared by Nick Gaudette (live arrangement and improvisation by the students of Repertory Orchestra)
Featuring guest drummer, Matthew Guzik
Variations on a Well Known Sea Chantey by Richard Stephan
SINFONIA ORCHESTRA
Test Drive by John Powell, (arranged by Nick Gaudette)
This is a fun song from the movie How to Train Your Dragon. It depicts the scene where Hiccup rides Toothless for the first time. We arranged it for Sinfonia to be soaring and upbeat while working on new bow techniques.
Northern Lights by Alan Lee Silva
This song is a dark, contemplative work depicting the beautiful Aurora Borealis. The ensemble discussed form and symbolism within each part of the song. We hope you can hear the different aspects of experiencing the Northern Lights within the song.
Fiddle Funk by Randy Sabien & Bob Phillips
This is a surprisingly thrilling chart from the method book "Making Jazz Easy in the String Orchestra." As an ensemble, we talked about the form of a jazz/funk song, how to solo over a song like this, and expanding the musical horizons of our ensemble.
SINFONIA & VARSITY ORCHESTRA
Assemble the Minions! by Jeffrey S. Bishop
VARSITY ORCHESTRA
Poet and Peasant Overture by Franz Von Suppe (arranged by James Red McLeod)
A Gaelic Overture by David O’Fallon
HARP DUET
Dyade No. 2 by Bernard Andres
Featuring Ash Kansara & Atari Veldey
CONCERT ORCHESTRA
Baltic Dance by Kirt Mosier
Dartmoor, 1912 by John Williams (arranged by Stephen Bulla)
St. Paul’s Suite by Gustav Holst
I. Jig
II. Ostinato
III. Intermezzo
IV. Dargason
*** CONCERT END ***
Please join us in the lobby for a short reception!
Show your support for the Edina Orchestra Boosters by purchasing a yard-sign at the concert!
The new Edina Orchestra “Music Lives Here” yard signs are starting to pop up across Edina! Please join in our efforts to show pride and support for all of our talented Edina High School orchestra students and for the program. See the image below for details. Yard signs are $20, are durably made so that they can be used for many years, and can be ordered here.
Music Lives Here!
EDINA ORCHESTRA BOOSTERS
CALLING FOR NEW MEMBERS - WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
You can relive the concert performances from the past on our Edina Orchestra YouTube Channel! If you'd like to support their endeavors, including making virtual concerts accessible, please consider making a donation to the Edina Orchestra Boosters. Every contribution, no matter the amount, helps sustain their efforts to share their musical talents with the community.
Thank you to our incredible boosters board members and donors who have contributed so much to this years program. A special shout out to our board members:
***OPEN*** - President
Jen Kunze - Membership
Lynn Schmitt - Treasure
Anna Bodensteiner - Secretary
Molly Woosnam - Banquet Co Chair
***OPEN*** - Banquet Co Chair
Karla Bach - Member at Large
or Write a CHECK made out to “Edina Orchestra Boosters” and mail in or drop off in the Edina High School main office.
Thank You!
We extend our sincere gratitude to:
EHS Activities Department for their assistance in managing the online ticket sales and providing site host managers for this event
Nick Benson and Walter Boyd from Westmark Productions for providing the live stream and recording of tonight's performance
Ferdy Martinus, Wei Shen, Tony Kamp, and Jay Williams for assistance with ushering this evening
Jen Kunze, Lynn Schmitt and the boosters for providing us with concert treats!
Pernilla Lofgren for their incredible poster artwork for this concert!
Abe Wright for capturing the pictures of our ensemble
Even Le and the entire stage crew team!
Ishwaq Omar, Ruby Garvey, and Chloe Meredith for their outstanding student leadership as a teaching assistant
Theo Bowers for their valuable rehearsal support during 6th period
Avner Hegerle & Michael Haus for their behind the orchestra tasks
The Edina Orchestra Boosters acting board for generously providing refreshments for tonight's performance
Matt Pearson and Kyrsten Darby for their leadership as middle school orchestra directors at EPS
Jennifer Taylor and Max Voda for their leadership as middle school orchestra directors at EPS
The entire Edina Public Schools Music staff—from our elementary classroom music teachers to our band and choir colleagues at the high school—we are all in this together!
The High School Custodial and Music Staff for supporting us this evening
The faculty and staff at Edina High School for their unwavering support of our exceptional fine arts program
The students of the Edina Orchestra Program for bringing this concert together!
SAVE THESE DATES!
Edina Orchestra Banquet - 2026
Please join us for our annual year-end banquet on May 19th to celebrate Edina Orchestra!
Banquet will be held at Braemar Golf Club from 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Taco Dinner buffet will be served
All are welcome!
Register for tickets HERE: https://forms.gle/PpK4baCJHFpht57x6
RSVPs due May 4th
Questions? Contact edinaorchestraboosters@gmail.com
COACELLO! 2026 - The Final Countdown!
Join the students of Edina Concert Orchestra under their last direction from tNick Gaudette on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00PM in Fick Auditorium! Ticket link to be shared soon!
