Centennial High School Orchestra
We are the Centennial Titan Orchestra of Frisco, TX under the direction of Ms. Devan Bell and Ms. Jocelyn Ho. The Centennial Orchestra consists of 5 programs: Virtuosi, Philharmonic, Symphonic, Camerata, and Concertante.
Welcome to the CHS Titan Orchestra!
Latest News
CHS Orchestra Times May Update!
CHS Orchestra Times 4th 9 Weeks
CHS Orchestra Among Us Game Night
Friday, Jan. 29
Rising Freshmen Social
Wednesday, Jan. 13
CHS Orchestra Thanksgiving Social
Thursday, Nov. 19
Thanksgiving Social Sign Up below!
All-Region Orchestra Results
Since the start of school, orchestra students have been working independently to prepare for and compete in All-Region. This year the competition was Virtual, students submitted their personal best recordings of select repertoire online and were judged individually against 450 other musicians in Frisco, McKinney, and Prosper. We are so proud of the artistry, tenacity, and patience our students have shown during this process!
CHS Orchestra Fall Social - Friday, Oct 30
Orchestra T-Shirts 2020-2021!
October 2020 Newsletter
All-Region Excerpts!
September 3, 2020
Please check our Region/State page to find the recently released All-Region materials. Good luck on your journey!
Please check our Region/State page to find the recently released All-Region materials. Good luck on your journey!
August 2020 Newsletter
Instrument and String Support
August 19, 2020
We are so excited to already be playing this year! Students will be playing during their orchestra class and spend time practicing throughout the week as we review and start to work on technique, solo repertoire, and ensemble music with our students.
We start every year by reviewing instrument care and tuning with our students, and we are able to help them with tuning in class. Tuning should happen every time a student plays their instrument. Instruments can go out of tune from changes in temperature, humidity, and not being used for a period of time. As our students practice tuning it’s possible that if they’re new to peg tuning they could break a string while learning. This is normal and should not be something students or parents should panic about!
Most rental stores will provide replacement strings if your student is renting from them as part of the package and at no additional cost. However, often they will ask that you leave the instrument there to be re-stringed which can take more time and students will miss out on playing in class and fall behind in homework.
We suggest getting a new string from your rental store or a local shop if you own your instrument and sign-up for a time where Mr. Desai and I can help you setup your instrument. You may also purchase a replacement string from us through our Orchestra Store here. We will provide no contact re-stringing, instrument adjustments, and in-person peg-tuning tutorials for student independence. Instruments should be in the trunk or backseat when you arrive at the auditorium driveway across from the tennis courts.
If you need instrument support please sign up for a time here: Instrument Support Appointment.
We start every year by reviewing instrument care and tuning with our students, and we are able to help them with tuning in class. Tuning should happen every time a student plays their instrument. Instruments can go out of tune from changes in temperature, humidity, and not being used for a period of time. As our students practice tuning it’s possible that if they’re new to peg tuning they could break a string while learning. This is normal and should not be something students or parents should panic about!
Most rental stores will provide replacement strings if your student is renting from them as part of the package and at no additional cost. However, often they will ask that you leave the instrument there to be re-stringed which can take more time and students will miss out on playing in class and fall behind in homework.
We suggest getting a new string from your rental store or a local shop if you own your instrument and sign-up for a time where Mr. Desai and I can help you setup your instrument. You may also purchase a replacement string from us through our Orchestra Store here. We will provide no contact re-stringing, instrument adjustments, and in-person peg-tuning tutorials for student independence. Instruments should be in the trunk or backseat when you arrive at the auditorium driveway across from the tennis courts.
If you need instrument support please sign up for a time here: Instrument Support Appointment.
2020 Freshman Social!
August 17, 2020
All-State Excerpts are live!
August 04, 2020
Please check our Region/State page to find the recently released All-State materials.
Good skill to all in your All-State journey!
Please check our Region/State page to find the recently released All-State materials.
Good skill to all in your All-State journey!
