by William Liu, 11th Grade Violist and Chamber Orchestra Class Rep On October 14th, our orchestra students had the incredible opportunity during class to experience a performance by the Balourdet String Quartet, the Quartet-in-Residence with the Seattle Chamber Music Society. Students were able to watch these renowned musicians up close, gaining insight into ensemble playing, tone, and blending. In addition to the performance, students of the Bellevue High String Quartet (Chl

By Liu Shin, 11th Grade violinist and Sinfonia Class Representative   Our orchestra program had the opportunity to host celebrated cellist Nathan Chan at Bellevue High School. From the moment he began playing, it was clear this would be a special experience. Having a world-class musician perform right in our own rehearsal space made the visit especially exciting. One highlight of his visit was hearing the pieces he chose to perform. The richness of his sound and the emotion i

by Akari Inoue, 12th Grade Violinist and Orchestra Council President Hi everyone! With our performance coming up, I want to make sure we all look polished, confident, and stage-ready. Our ensemble’s dress code is Concert Black, which helps us present as a unified group so the focus stays on the music we create together. Here’s everything you need to know... What Is Concert Black? Concert Black is simple, elegant, and professional. Here's the official list: · Black dress shir

by Sanaa Bhat, 11th Grade Violinist and Sinfonia Class Rep On November 7, our orchestra program had the opportunity to take a field trip to Benaroya Hall to see the Seattle Symphony perform Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. From the moment we entered the concert hall, it was clear this would be a special experience. Being there to watch a world-class performance of such a famous piece was exciting!   One highlight of the concert was the soloist’s amazing performance. Tchaikovsky

The Bellevue High Chamber Orchestra has once again showcased their exceptional talent, earning third place at W-ASTA / WWU State...

On Friday, December 20, several members from Bellevue High Orchestra filled the lobby at Enatai Elementary School with festive music,...

What : Bellevue High Orchestra Zone Concert When : Tuesday, February 25, 2025 @ 7:00 pm Where : Bellevue High Main Gym (10416 Wolverine...

Our Annual Ask Campaign  is in full swing, and we’ve already made great strides thanks to your generosity! So far, we’ve raised over...

With March behind us, Music in the Schools Month comes to a close. It was a busy month for our program, sending three orchestras to three...

Chloe Chen (c/o '25), Chamber Orchestra At-Large Rep. From the beginning of the school year until the concert, our orchestra students...

Congratulations to Jeannee Chin (cello, c/o '26) on having the winning design on this year's hoodie design contest. Her design received...

What : West Bellevue Orchestra Invitational When : Monday, March 4, 2024 @ 7:00 pm Where : Bellevue High Main Gym (10416 Wolverine Way...

Help us raise money for the orchestra program by contributing baked goods to our Bake Sale! The Bake Sale will be held during our...

Just over a month ago, we hosted our first orchestra retreat since Fall 2019. This time around, the original plan was to spend the day at...

On Tuesday, November 29th, 2022, all four of our orchestra classes had the privilege of working with Gabriela Garza, Conductor and...

On March 22, 2022, all 100 Bellevue High Orchestra Students met in the Bellevue High Performing Arts Center to work with Mario Alejandro...

Bellevue High School Orchestra hosted a virtual clinic with the renowned composer and pianist, Yukiko Nishimura (Kyoto, Japan). Students...

The BHS Chamber Orchestra and Chinook Middle School Philharmonia performed with the 5th graders from our feeder elementary schools....