About the Booster Club
The Orchestra Boosters raise our community's awareness of our needs throughout each school year. We are proud to raise funds for new instruments and instrument repair, instrument coaching and masterclasses, orchestra retreats and field trips. for classroom equipment, and scholarships for students.
All Orchestra parents and guardians are automatically members of the Booster club. Many hands make light work, and we have fun "boosting" each other and our students and Mr. Kam.
It is essential that we continue to advocate for support in the classroom and our families. Since 2017 our orchestra enrollment has grown from 79 students to 154 students - an increase of over 95%. Help us keep up with our rapid growth by joining us at our regular monthly meetings (usually on the second Tuesday at 7pm). The exact date and time will be sent to parents through the BHS Blast and via the Orchestra Director the week before the meeting. Board positions are normally held for a year and we need parents to serve as President, Treasurer, Secretary, Webmaster, and Fundraiser Coordinator.
Andrew Kam
ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR
My goal as Orchestra Director is to serve all students through a comprehensive and inclusive music education.
Each student's unique identity creates a diverse classroom environment, making BHS Orchestra a truly special place. I strongly believe that every student posseses the skills to work together to create art in our community. My teaching approach utilizes a blend of string pedagogy (techniques, scales and methods), and progressive programming (standard repertoire, living composers, composers of color, etc.).
I completed my Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of Miami in 2006, and my Master's Degree in Violin Performance from the University of Oregon in 2008. Outside of the classroom, I perform as a section violinist with Tacoma Symphony and have recorded on a Grammy-nominated soundtrack.
Meet the Student Council
Sofia Arana-Robayo
PRESIDENT - STUDENT COUNCIL
Senior, third year in ORCO, 7 years on viola. This year: Welcoming new concert classmates and forming new bonds.
Greyson Kwan
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Sophomore, second year in ORCO, 5 years on violin. This year: Going to Disneyland.
Sanna Bhat
VICE-PRESIDENT - STUDENT COUNCIL
Senior, fourth year in ORCO, 7 years playing on violin. This year: Excited for playing at Disneyland.
William Liu
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Senior, fourth year in ORCO, 4 years on viola. This year: Looking forward to NOF Chicago and the Grand Finale Concert.
Olivia McKee-Pflaum
SECRETARY - STUDENT COUNCIL
Junior, first year in ORCO, 7 years on cello. This year: Disneyland, performing, and having class in the PAC.