The Elkhart Central High School orchestras have a long and distinguished history, including Indiana State School Music Association state finalist rankings in 2008 and 2009!
The Intermediate Orchestra performs strings-only literature, while the Advanced Orchestra performs full symphonic literature, adding winds and percussion from the ECHS band program. Below are listed the events for the 2009-2010 school year. Any additional rehearsals or events will be announced by the director.
| August 21 | Orchestra/Choir "Mum" Sale Begins |
| September 8 | All Mum Orders Due, 2:30 pm |
| September 15 | Mum Order Pickup, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Rice Stadium, ECHS |
| September 24 | Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30 am - 8:00 pm; no student attendance |
| October 21 | ECHS String Festival, 7:30 pm, ECHS Auditorium |
| December 1 | Citrus Orders Due |
| December 2 | Orchestral/Choral Holiday Concert, 7:00 pm |
| December 11, 12 | Citrus Order Pick-up at Rice Stadium; Friday 3:30-6:30 pm, Saturday 9:00 am - noon |
| January 22, 23 | Indiana All-State Orchestra rehearsals and performance at the Indiana Music Educators Association conference |
| January 30 | ISSMA District Winds/Percussion/Strings Solo/Ensemble Festival at Elkhart Memorial High School |
| February 4 | Parent/Teacher Conferences (no student attendance today) |
| February 27 | ISSMA State Winds/Percussion/Strings Solo/Ensemble Festival at North Central High School, Indianapolis |
| March 5 or 6 | ISSMA Jazz Festival, LaPorte |
| April 14 | Bands'/Orchestras' ISSMA Preview Concert, 7:30 pm |
| April 23 or 24 | ISSMA Organizational Festival at Concord HS (Chamber Orchestra) |
| April 30 or May 1 | ISSMA Organizational Festival (Symphony Orchestra), State Qualifying Event |
| May 8 | ISSMA Organizational Festival State Finals, Indianapolis (Warren Central High School). |
| May 24 | Orchestra Awards Banquet, 6:30 pm |
| May 27 | Orchestra Senior Concert, 7:30 pm |
ECHS Music Course Descriptions
Updated 11/06/09 by WN