Reagan Orchestra is a nationally recognized and award-winning program in the North East Independent School District providing students with a sense of community, travel experiences, and fun. Our students consistently excel at UIL Concert, secure chairs in the prestigious TMEA Texas All-State Orchestra and achieve success at the region, area, and state levels, both as soloists and as members of award-winning ensembles. Our string students have diverse opportunities to showcase their talents, including participation in chamber ensembles, mariachi groups, full symphony orchestras, musical pit orchestras, and much more!
We are the Reagan High School Orchestra
What we do
The Reagan Orchestra is a nationally-recognized, award-winning program for a reason. An average four-year Chamber Orchestra member who participated in the Region process and a musical will spend…
- 1,365 hours or 57 days or 2 months making music
- 60 hours for Region sectional rehearsals
- 70 hours of Chamber sectional rehearsals
- 112 hours of orchestra concerts
- 180 hours of Symphony Orchestra rehearsals
- 120 hours of musical rehearsals
- 48 hours of musical performances
- 208 hours of private lessons
- 567 hours of class time rehearsals (as a 4-yr senior member)
The Reagan Orchestra is the largest and most successful Orchestra Program in NEISD.
Performances
Performances are a great time for Directors and students to showcase their hard work and prepare for district and region auditions and competitions. Every performance is always flawless and breathtaking as the audience watches in awe at the amazing talent of this program. The Reagan Orchestra is also an important asset to the Fine Arts program by performing together as a Symphony Orchestra and by performing with choir, band, and theater in the Reagan Musical. The Reagan Orchestra also performs via community outreach inviting senior citizens to the concerts and performing for the public at other venues.
- Four orchestra concerts in the Fine Arts Auditorium attended by family, friends, and the community including Independence Hill and Independence Village residents.
- Young People’s Concert attended by over 1,300 students
- Orchestra holiday performance in partnership with Reagan Choir and Reagan Band
- Evening with Strings NEISD performance alongside the Reagan and Lee clusters
- Five orchestral musical performances with Reagan High School Theater Department
Activities
There is no doubt that the Directors and students consider the orchestra program a second family. Activities are important to build a cohesive team in performance and competitions, but also to build those lifelong memories and relationships.
- Summer Camp
- Lifetime Lock-In Team Building Event
- Big and Little Reveal Party
- Halloween Party
- Holiday Party
- Game Night
- Orchestra Banquet
- Senior Dinner
