OCSA Strings & Orchestra Program

Brava Jillian Schlechter (‘23)!!!

Congratulations to the IMS Class of 2020! Our final project for the Symphony Orchestra was the Great Gate of Kiev recorded remotely and assembled digtally. The 2020 OCSA Season Finale presented a slightly cut version of this full video. Hope you enjoy it!

Seventh grade OCSA violinist Jaden Kim featured by Pacific Symphony!

OCSA SCHOOL OF MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP: Applications are due today by 11:59 p.m. for the Christopher Russell & Teren Shaffer School of Music College Scholarship. This $40,000 scholarship will be awarded to one graduating senior from OC- SA’s School of Music. Seniors in the Instrumental Music, Clas- sical Voice, and Popular Music conservatories are encouraged to apply at https://forms.gle/ESEvz9AMks72b5Hy8. Information is available at www.ocsarts.net/scholarships. Email questions to [email protected].

Email [email protected] for complimentary tickets!

A few months ago, OCSA alumnus ('09) Warren Hagerty and artist-in-resident Dennis Kim both Pacific Symphony principal musicians mentored and performed with ...Instrumental Music students at their Winter Concert. This collaborative concert was an exciting representation of the value of quality arts education and professional mentorships. See more

Jaden is a seventh grader at OCSA and currently concertmaster of the String Orchestra. Congrats!

CONGRATULATIONS to our student SEIN YUN for being accepted to the NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA of the UNITED STATES( NYO ) put together by CARNEGIE HALL’s Weill In...stitute!! Last year, there was not one violinist chosen from LA COUNTY or ORANGE COUNTY area. She will be performing at the main hall at CARNEGIE HALL with MIDORI as soloist & they will also be on tour. See more

Hello everyone, a gentle reminder to buy your tickets in advance for tonight! The concert should be a sell out and we don’t want you to be disappointed! Thank you!

This concert is sure to sell out, so make sure you get your tickets! https://boxoffice.ocsarts.net

Dear students, Thank you all so much for your participation, hard work, and talent for tonight’s competition. The judges have selected the following to perform with Symphony Orchestra: Jolie Fitch, flute (March or May concert)... Brian Lin, saxophone (2020-2021 season) Hannah Noh, piano (2020-2021 season) Honorable mention: Eleas Vrahnos, viola Congratulations to everyone!

Congrats to Cece La Puma (‘20) who performed with the All National Honor Ensemble Orchestra in Florida! She represented OCSA IMS well as second chair!