2017-2018 Orchestra News
APRIL MOA MEETING
Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 7:30 pm at Memorial Middle School.
NOVEMBER MOA Meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 6, 7:30 Memorial
The 2017 Orchestra Family Picnic took place on Sept. 9, 2017. The new venue at Walsh Park and the new date made for a wonderful, relaxing time for all! Thanks to everyone who came - We hope that you had a great time! Here is a link to some great pics from the day! https://photos.app.goo.gl/govt7TTikhXM4lMe2
OCTOBER MOA MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPT. 26 AT MEMORIAL, 7:30 PM
(will beheld on this earlier date due to schedule conflict)
MENTOR ORCHESTRA MEETINGS will be held largely on the first Tuesday of each month at
Memorial Middle School band room, 7:30 pm.. PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION!
Occasional changes may be made due to scheduling conflicts - please always confirm dates by checking website.
7/20/17 Debonne Concert
We shared a beautiful evening of music, family and friends at Debonne. Thank you to Debonne who donated parking donations and 10% of food sales from this evening!
MANNHEIM CAMP 2017
Here are some pics of our freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors!
2016-2017 School Year
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Our APRIL MOA meeting has been rescheduled and will be
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
7:30 pm in band room.
THURSDAY, APRIL 20
7:30 pm in band room.
COLLAGE CONCERT IS CANCELLED THIS EVENING
DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSING...
DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSING...
Please plan to join us at our next meeting!
January 30 meeting is CANCELED due to snow day. It will be rescheduled shortly...
January 30 meeting is CANCELED due to snow day. It will be rescheduled shortly...
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A note from your MOA President....
It was a pleasure to see so many talented students participate in this month's OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest! I was fortunate enough to see orchestra, band and choir students perform and felt very proud to see our school district's music programs represented so well! Be sure to come and see the COLLAGE CONCERT this Tuesday, January 31, featuring many of these great solos and ensembles! Congratulations to everyone who is participating in OMEA's State Orchestra, performing this coming Friday, Feb. 3. I look forward to hearing the BEST that OHIO has to offer! -Ann Nykiel |
Cardinal Quartet
NORTH EAST OHIO
REGIONAL ORCHESTRA (NERO
#waytorepresentMentor!
NOV. 4, 2016
Tonight's MOA meeting has been CANCELLED.
Tonight's MOA meeting has been CANCELLED.
NOV. 1, 2016
Our next MOA meeting will be this Thursday, Nov. 3 at 7:30 in the band room. Hope to see you there! There will be NO DECEMBER MEETING.
Please view the link below if you are able to help out at the MOA table for our Winter Concert Series - Thank you!
Please view the link below if you are able to help out at the MOA table for our Winter Concert Series - Thank you!
Remember to join us after each concert for a tasty treat! Dairy Queen (Lakeshore) will donate 20% of sales if you mention orchestra!
MHS Fall Concert
Listen to Mentor High School's Mannheim Chamber Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra in their first concert at the Fine Arts Center for the 2016/2017 school year.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_GC5iBqHkg
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_GC5iBqHkg
September 22, 2016
Congratulations to the 2016-2017
Mentor High School Cardinal Quartet!
Wayne Hou - First Violin
Kesha Dalal - Second Violin
Samantha Bengele - Viola
Jon Nykiel - Cello
Mentor High School Cardinal Quartet!
Wayne Hou - First Violin
Kesha Dalal - Second Violin
Samantha Bengele - Viola
Jon Nykiel - Cello
Our FALL FUNDRAISER kicks off October 3!
High School and Middle School orchestra students will be bringing home an order form for our DISCOUNT CARDS. These cards have 7 'key tags' for local businesses that pay for the card in just a few uses, as well as 20 ongoing offers from local businesses. Cards cost $15.00 each and make great gifts for family, friends, teachers, coworkers, and more! This is the first of our two large fundraisers and we depend on it to support our budgeted activities throughout the year. Thank you in advance for your support!
If you do not have an orchestra student to purchase from, please contact us through the link on the left! Spread the word!
High School and Middle School orchestra students will be bringing home an order form for our DISCOUNT CARDS. These cards have 7 'key tags' for local businesses that pay for the card in just a few uses, as well as 20 ongoing offers from local businesses. Cards cost $15.00 each and make great gifts for family, friends, teachers, coworkers, and more! This is the first of our two large fundraisers and we depend on it to support our budgeted activities throughout the year. Thank you in advance for your support!
If you do not have an orchestra student to purchase from, please contact us through the link on the left! Spread the word!
Our next MOA meeting will take place on Thursday, Oct. 8, 7:30 in the band room at Mentor High School. Please plan to join us!
ORCHESTRA NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
I hope that everyone is enjoying this beautiful Labor Day weekend! This past week has been a busy one for our orchestra program and MOA. I am looking forward to kicking off our first MOA meeting this coming Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 in the band room. I hope to see you there!
-Ann Nykiel, MOA President
I hope that everyone is enjoying this beautiful Labor Day weekend! This past week has been a busy one for our orchestra program and MOA. I am looking forward to kicking off our first MOA meeting this coming Thursday, Sept. 8 at 7:30 in the band room. I hope to see you there!
-Ann Nykiel, MOA President
Our annual CityFest Orchestra Picnic was another success! We had approximately 100 people in attendance at one point! Mannheim Orchestra performed afterwards. Thank you to everyone who attended and who helped out with canopies, tables, water / ice, food and set up / clean up! Your help is very much appreciated!
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We had beautiful weather for our Kia Car Wash on Saturday! While we fell a bit short of our goal, I was pleased to see many Mannheim students and parents working together to support our group. Thank you to everyone that helped set up, wash cars, supervise and clean up! Special thanks to KIA!
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Fifth Grade Instrument Try Our Night was a success and I think we have some great new string students starting soon! Thank you to Mannheim students who played for the group and then assisted with instrument tryouts.
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Our first MOA Meeting will take place this coming Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:30 in the band room. Please plan to join us to see what we do and to find out how you can be involved. See you then! ********************************************** |
WELCOME TO THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, August 27 - Annual Orchestra Family Picnic at CityFest, 12:30-2:00 pm. Volunteers are needed - please sign up at www.volunteersignup.org/D8CFQ. All orchestra students and families are welcome! MOA will provide hot dogs / buns / condiments, and volunteers are needed to bring cases of water, ice and coolers. Please bring a dessert or side dish to share in a disposable container (no refrigeration is available unless you bring your own cooler). Please RSVP at nykiel.moa@gmail.com by Thursday, Aug 25. We hope to have a great crowd again this year.
Wednesday, August 31 - Fifth Grade Instrument Tryout - Mentor HIgh FAC. Volunteers needed at www.volunteersignup.org/RJAHB
Saturday, Sept. 3 - MANNHEIM CAR WASH at Mentor Kia - 11:00 - 2:00 pm. Mannheim parents and students are needed to volunteer for a shift! Contact Janet Parker at mikeschick@roadrunner.com to volunteer.
Monday, Sept. 19, 5-9pm - CAUSE AN EFFECT! Chipotle Dine To Donate Night - Mentor Ave. location - Mention your support for Mentor Orchestra Association and Chipotle will donate 50% of proceeds to us. Thank you!
MOA’s Annual Discount Card Fundraiser will kick off this year on October 3rd. Information sheets will be sent home with each child with instructions for taking orders, collecting money, and prizes. Teachers will be collecting money and passing out cards on October 7th, 14th and 17th.
This is one of MOA’s largest fundraisers of the year. We rely on the profits for operating expenses for the year and ask that each student strive to sell at least two cards.
This year, each student will receive and order form with a copy of the fundraiser card on it. Once orders are placed and money is collected, the student will be given cards for distribution.
Please contact Janet Parker at mikeschick@roadrunner.com with any questions.
WOW! We have a busy month ahead of us! Please plan to join us at our next MOA meeting at Mentor High School Band Room on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 pm.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, August 27 - Annual Orchestra Family Picnic at CityFest, 12:30-2:00 pm. Volunteers are needed - please sign up at www.volunteersignup.org/D8CFQ. All orchestra students and families are welcome! MOA will provide hot dogs / buns / condiments, and volunteers are needed to bring cases of water, ice and coolers. Please bring a dessert or side dish to share in a disposable container (no refrigeration is available unless you bring your own cooler). Please RSVP at nykiel.moa@gmail.com by Thursday, Aug 25. We hope to have a great crowd again this year.
Wednesday, August 31 - Fifth Grade Instrument Tryout - Mentor HIgh FAC. Volunteers needed at www.volunteersignup.org/RJAHB
Saturday, Sept. 3 - MANNHEIM CAR WASH at Mentor Kia - 11:00 - 2:00 pm. Mannheim parents and students are needed to volunteer for a shift! Contact Janet Parker at mikeschick@roadrunner.com to volunteer.
Monday, Sept. 19, 5-9pm - CAUSE AN EFFECT! Chipotle Dine To Donate Night - Mentor Ave. location - Mention your support for Mentor Orchestra Association and Chipotle will donate 50% of proceeds to us. Thank you!
MOA’s Annual Discount Card Fundraiser will kick off this year on October 3rd. Information sheets will be sent home with each child with instructions for taking orders, collecting money, and prizes. Teachers will be collecting money and passing out cards on October 7th, 14th and 17th.
This is one of MOA’s largest fundraisers of the year. We rely on the profits for operating expenses for the year and ask that each student strive to sell at least two cards.
This year, each student will receive and order form with a copy of the fundraiser card on it. Once orders are placed and money is collected, the student will be given cards for distribution.
Please contact Janet Parker at mikeschick@roadrunner.com with any questions.
WOW! We have a busy month ahead of us! Please plan to join us at our next MOA meeting at Mentor High School Band Room on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7:30 pm.
NEWS FROM 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
INTERNATIONAL MAKE MUSIC DAY
Mentor Orchestra Association was proud to take part of this event, held on June 21st, at Arrowhead Music on Mentor Ave. We set up a table with information on the music programs at Mentor Public School, provided snacks and refreshments for visitors and enjoyed great music all day. Jacob Kaminski, bassist with the Mentor HS orchestra, entertained the visitors with his voice and bass playing.
Mentor Orchestra Association was proud to take part of this event, held on June 21st, at Arrowhead Music on Mentor Ave. We set up a table with information on the music programs at Mentor Public School, provided snacks and refreshments for visitors and enjoyed great music all day. Jacob Kaminski, bassist with the Mentor HS orchestra, entertained the visitors with his voice and bass playing.
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to William Kline and Liana Powell, recipients of this year's Mentor Orchestra Association scholarships. William Kline will be majoring in Music Performance at Indiana University. Liana Powell will be majoring in Music Therapy an minoring in Business at Ohio University.
Congratulations to William Kline and Liana Powell, recipients of this year's Mentor Orchestra Association scholarships. William Kline will be majoring in Music Performance at Indiana University. Liana Powell will be majoring in Music Therapy an minoring in Business at Ohio University.
HIGH SCHOOL AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to the following students for their achievements this year: 2015-2017
First year letter
Amanda Blatz Olivia Sandrey
Jeff Bohatch Maya Leaphart
Jessie Cola Zoe Perrier
Anna Davis Jacob Kaminski
Sadie Cossman Mae Pfiefer
Erin Bechler Haleigh Oeser
Meagan Barkley Kayla Riebe
Zoe Hochmuth Michelle Lucic
Lin Xu
Second year letter
Clara Ferguson Marilyn Moyer
Kesha Dalal Wayne Hou
Katie DeMell Malia Southard
Samantha Bengele
Third Year Letter
Chris Nguyen Kate Weaver
Jonathan Nykiel Kelly Mullins
Fourth Year Letter
Liana Powell
Will Kline
Junior Leadership
Katie Hunziker
Junior Arion Award
Jon Nykiel
Wayne Hou
Outstanding Wind/brass/percussion
Sadie Cossman
Kristina Oslin
Service Award
Kate Weaver
Malia Southard
Directors Award
Kelly Mullins
Outstanding String Player Award
Liana Powell
National school orchestra award
Will Kline
Congratulations to the following students for their achievements this year: 2015-2017
First year letter
Amanda Blatz Olivia Sandrey
Jeff Bohatch Maya Leaphart
Jessie Cola Zoe Perrier
Anna Davis Jacob Kaminski
Sadie Cossman Mae Pfiefer
Erin Bechler Haleigh Oeser
Meagan Barkley Kayla Riebe
Zoe Hochmuth Michelle Lucic
Lin Xu
Second year letter
Clara Ferguson Marilyn Moyer
Kesha Dalal Wayne Hou
Katie DeMell Malia Southard
Samantha Bengele
Third Year Letter
Chris Nguyen Kate Weaver
Jonathan Nykiel Kelly Mullins
Fourth Year Letter
Liana Powell
Will Kline
Junior Leadership
Katie Hunziker
Junior Arion Award
Jon Nykiel
Wayne Hou
Outstanding Wind/brass/percussion
Sadie Cossman
Kristina Oslin
Service Award
Kate Weaver
Malia Southard
Directors Award
Kelly Mullins
Outstanding String Player Award
Liana Powell
National school orchestra award
Will Kline
Thank you to everyone who has stepped up to help and to volunteer this year! Volunteers at concerts, car wash, Mannheim prep, window signs, library display, refreshments, fundraising, uniforms, special events, and MORE are greatly appreciated! We could not do this without you.
2016 Senior Solo Winners
Congratulations to this year's Senior Solo Winners: Wil Kline and Liana Powell. Come hear their symphony orchestra solo debut at the Spring Concert on May 4th.
BRAVO to these Senior Solo auditioners. Just getting on that stage was a testament to their dedication and talents.
Combined HS Orchestra & Choral Concert - December 17
Several groups were involved in this fun concert including Concert Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Choir and Concert Mixed Choir. Beside the pieces that evoke the spirit of the holiday season, highlights include Holst's St. Paul Suite, Chamber Choir's "What a Mery Christmas Tree", Howard Hason's Song of Democracy and Star Wars - Phantom Menace. The last two pieces were a collaboration between the Orchestra and Choral programs. The biennual tradition of inviting MHS alumni on stage for the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus was a success and so much fun!! Pictures and videos of this concert can be viewed on the MOA Facebook page or on our Photos page. The full video of the concert is on the CardinalTV youtube page.
5th & 6th Grade Winter Concert - December 9, 2015
We are so proud of these students who performed to a full house at the Mentor Fine Arts Center. Click on the link to see the entire concert. Go to our Photos page for more pictures of the concert.
5th Grade Orchestra
At Perriot's Door
On the Trail
Walking Song
Morning Dance
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Good King Wenceslas
Seminole Chant
Caribbean Island
Up the D Scale
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Jingle Bells
Jolly Old St. Nick
Reindeer Stomp
6th Grade Orchestra
Clog Dance
Autumn Rhumba
String Explosion
5th Grade Orchestra
At Perriot's Door
On the Trail
Walking Song
Morning Dance
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Good King Wenceslas
Seminole Chant
Caribbean Island
Up the D Scale
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Jingle Bells
Jolly Old St. Nick
Reindeer Stomp
6th Grade Orchestra
Clog Dance
Autumn Rhumba
String Explosion
7th & 8th Grade Winter Concert - November 18, 2015
The Mentor Orchestra Program Presents the Middle School Fall Concert featuring the 7th and 8th grade orchestras. The concert was held at Memorial Middle School. The full video of the concert can be seen here. Go to our Photos page for more pictures of the concert.
IMPORTANT: The 7th & 8th Grade Concert on November 18th has been moved to Memorial Middle School.
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ORCHESTRA SPIRIT WEAR
Click here to download the order form for the district-wide Mentor Orchestra Spirit Wear. The deadline for ordering has been extended until November 18. The have the forms turned in to your director by that date. Products should arrive in time for Christmas. |
Library Display - THANKFUL FOR THE BEAUTY OF MUSIC
Mentor Orchestra Association put together a beautiful display in one of the two display areas at the Mentor Library Main Branch. Please stop by and take a look if you get a chance. It will be up through the month of November.
Mentor Orchestra Association put together a beautiful display in one of the two display areas at the Mentor Library Main Branch. Please stop by and take a look if you get a chance. It will be up through the month of November.
OMEA Northeast Ohio Regional Orchestra and Ohio State Orchestra
Mentor students represent 1/8 of this year's Northeast Ohio Regional Orchestra. We also have three musicians selected to the All State Orchestra.
Liana Powell - Principal 2nd Violinist, All State
Clara Ferguson
Kelly Mullins
Kate Weaver - All State alternate
Kaleigh Oeser
John Nykiel
Olivia Sandrey
Will Kline - Principal Bassist, All State
Meagan Barkley
Jacob Kaminski
Zoe Perrier - All State
Eliana Taub
The NERO Concert will be held at Cleveland State University, Sunday, November 22nd, 2PM.
Mentor students represent 1/8 of this year's Northeast Ohio Regional Orchestra. We also have three musicians selected to the All State Orchestra.
Liana Powell - Principal 2nd Violinist, All State
Clara Ferguson
Kelly Mullins
Kate Weaver - All State alternate
Kaleigh Oeser
John Nykiel
Olivia Sandrey
Will Kline - Principal Bassist, All State
Meagan Barkley
Jacob Kaminski
Zoe Perrier - All State
Eliana Taub
The NERO Concert will be held at Cleveland State University, Sunday, November 22nd, 2PM.
2015-16 CARDINAL QUINTET
Congratulations to this year's members of the Cardinal Quartet / Quintet:
Liana Powell - 1st Violin
Raghav Malik - 2nd Violin
Kate Weaver - Viola
Jon Nykiel - Cello
Will Kline - Double Bass (Quintet member)
Congratulations to this year's members of the Cardinal Quartet / Quintet:
Liana Powell - 1st Violin
Raghav Malik - 2nd Violin
Kate Weaver - Viola
Jon Nykiel - Cello
Will Kline - Double Bass (Quintet member)
STAYING INFORMED
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year. If you would like to get regular emails from the Mentor Orchestra Association, you can fill out the form at this link. It's a great way to stop on top of Orchestra activities throughout the school year including Concerts, Competitions, Dairy Queen outings and Fund-Raising activities.
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year. If you would like to get regular emails from the Mentor Orchestra Association, you can fill out the form at this link. It's a great way to stop on top of Orchestra activities throughout the school year including Concerts, Competitions, Dairy Queen outings and Fund-Raising activities.
NORTHEAST REGIONAL ORCHESTRA (NERO) UPDATE
The 2015 NERO audition information is now available on their website. Please be sure to review the important rehearsal and performance dates before applying. Audition music is also listed for all instruments. Note that there is a new audition process this year which includes submitting a recording of your performance. Review the information carefully before the September deadline.
The 2015 NERO audition information is now available on their website. Please be sure to review the important rehearsal and performance dates before applying. Audition music is also listed for all instruments. Note that there is a new audition process this year which includes submitting a recording of your performance. Review the information carefully before the September deadline.