OpportuntiesThere's a whole world of music making beyond the classroom!
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Solo and Ensemble Festival Band, Orchestra, Vocal
All students are encouraged to perform at South Haven’s Instrumental Solo and Ensemble or District and State Vocal Solo & Ensemble. This is a great opportunity for students to improve their individual playing/singing, as well as learn to operate within a small group framework. Please consult the calendar for dates.
All-State/All-Star Ensembles Band, Orchestra
All Band and Orchestra students are encouraged to audition for the All-State Band or All-State Orchestra, respectively. Interested students must inform Mr. or Mrs. Bopp or Mrs. Fiedorowicz within the first two weeks of the school year to receive audition music in time to prepare.
Lake Michigan Youth Orchestra Band, Orchestra
This regional youth orchestra is comprised of students in the Southwest Michigan Area. Auditions for placement in the youth orchestra are held within the first month of the school year. Junior Prep Strings and Prep Strings programs are available for middle school students without audition. Information will be issued regarding requirements, fees, and audition specifics. Rehearsals begin in October in St. Joseph, MI. Band students, keep this in mind for high school as an orchestra is comprised of strings, winds, brass and percussion!
Ensembles and Camps Band, Orchestra, Vocal
Other honor groups, ensembles, community groups, summer camps, etc. will be announced as necessary.
Lessons Band, Orchestra, Vocal
We encourage ALL students to take private lessons. Private lessons aid the student by providing individual help for your child’s specific needs that may not be possible during regular rehearsals or sectionals. If you are interested in private lessons for your child, ask your director to recommend some qualified instructors.
Scholarships Band, Orchestra, Vocal
Each year students will have the opportunity to apply for scholarship money offered to various music camps in Michigan. The Instrumental Boosters and High School Choral Boosters organizations can administer partial funding. The Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp also comes to the school every fall to audition students for scholarships to their music camp.