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The Edwardsville Orchestra program

has nearly 600 students in grades 4-12 led by a team of outstanding string faculty. The high school program features three performance based ensembles, Concert Orchestra 1, Concert Orchestra 2, and Symphonic Orchestra

The Edwardsville School District Orchestra Program is a place where student learning thrives and provides a welcoming environment for all. We believe that this is because of the incredible students that participate in orchestra, the phenomenal staff who believe that relationships with students are key to optimal learning, and more importantly, the incredible support of our families. Research shows music education helps students stay engaged in school and gain social-emotional skills like perseverance and teamwork.

NEWS & EVENTS
Edwardsville Orchestra Boosters website

BECOME AN EOB VIP! (click)

D7 Orchestra VIP Donors 2025-2026

District 7 Performing Arts Calendar Link

EHS Fine & Performing Arts Slideshow

2025-2026 EHS Orchestra Handbook

D7 Orchestra enrollment trend data

Click to join Voumard's Orchestra Virtual Teams meeting

E V E N T S

Fall Orchestra Concert

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

7pm Concert

EHS Auditorium

Friday, October 3, 2025

Fall Festival for Performing Arts 8th graders

Vertical alignment collaboration with EHS Band, Choir, Orchestra and Drama classes.

3rd, 4th and 5th hours

Performing Arts Holiday Festival Concert

Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025

5pm Rehearsal

7pm Concert

EHS Gymnasium

Winter Orchestra Concert

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026

5pm Rehearsal

7pm Concert

EHS Auditorium

Friday, February 27, 2026

Illinois State University

Invitational Orchestra Festival, Normal, IL

All Day

Depart EHS 6:45am

Return at 8:30pm

ISU Schedule (click)

Solo & Ensemble

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Alton High School

All Day

IHSA Music Solo & Ensemble Terms and Conditions

Tiger Town Consortium

Saturday, March 21, 2026

7pm Concert

EHS Gymnasium

3pm Rehearsal

(Pizza Dinner Provided)

Solo and Ensemble

Saturday March 7 at Alton High School

Click for performance times

Click for S&E Contest Info

Illinois State University Orchestra Invitational Festival on Friday, Feb 27, 2026 *All-Day*

ISU SCHEDULE (click)

Click to view performances:

Concert Orchestra Performance at ISU

Symphonic Orchestra Performance at ISU

Tiger Town Consortium Saturday, March 21 EHS Gymnasium

Click to order TTC T-shirt (deadline March 4)

Click to sign up to volunteer at TTC

Click to open Silent Auction Basket request letter

Click to open TTC Parent Letter

Click to view complete schedule

Set-up in EHS main gymnasium

2:30-3:00 Any EHS students or parents willing to help

High school students

3:00-3:20 Arrive and tune

3:20-4:30 Rehearsal in gymnasium

4:30-5:30 Pizza Dinner in the Commons

5:30-5:50 Rehearsal with guest musicians

6:10-6:30 Combined rehearsal

6:30 Doors Open

7:00-8:00 Concert

*Students need to bring a folding music stand.

*Concert attire: jeans (no rips) or black pants and tiger town shirt or black shirt.

EHS Alumni invited to play with the orchestra on Ode to Joy at TTC

click for sheet music:

EHS Orchestra Trip to Orlando Jun 2-6, 2026

Click to view Itinerary

Click to view BRT Payments Form

Click to view BRT Trip Donations Flyer

Orlando GTV Moments that Matter App Info

TripMate Flyer

Winter Orchestra Concert, Thursday, Feb 12

7:00pm EHS Auditorium

5:00pm Rehearsal

6:30pm - Doors Open

Wear Formal Concert Attire

Concert Livestream (click)

Feb 12 Concert Program (click)

ILMEA All-State 2026

21 EHS music students made State and they will travel to Peoria January 29-31. ILMEA All-State will conclude with performances at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, January 31.

Congratulations EHS All-State Music Students!

Band, Choir and Orchestra

Ella Carter, Honors Chorus

Adam Cundiff, Orchestra, Cello

Rheece Garavalia, Band, Bass Trombone

Mark Hill, Honors Chorus

Grace Hilliard, Band, Double Bass

Priyalakshmi Janardhan, Orchestra, Cello

Ian Kim, Honors Orchestra, Viola

David Maloney, Orchestra, Clarinet

August Meiser, Orchestra, Double Bass

Liya Perham, Orchestra, Viola