On March 04, the OUSD Orchestra Festival took place at Roosevelt Middle School. Nine schools, six choirs over 400 student musicians from both High Schools and Middle Schools across the district participated at the festival. After a pre-performance rehearsal of the all-student pieces, under the baton of Maestro Michael Morgan of the Oakland Symphony, the students assembled and mingled together for dinner.

The Montera Advanced Orchestra, performed Fantasia on a Theme from Thailand, composed by Richard Meyer. We also have several musicians that joined the MUSE VIVO Orchestra for their rendition of Hungarian Dances of Bela Bartock. And, finally, our musicians joined the the OUSD Grand Orchestra and Choirs for a beautiful rendition of Glory - arranged by Mr. Allen (Oakland Tech) - and, Ode to Joy, Beethoven's 9th Symphony.

We want to thank Roosevelt MS for, once again hosting our schools for this yearly festival and showcase our students' talents; Maestro Morgan and the Oakland Symphony for supporting music education in OUSD; The VIVO orchestra mentors; Ms Shogbesan for leading our musicians and being part of our thriving music program, and all the parents that support our music programs throughout the district and at Montera MS.

Please enjoy the videos at the following links.

Fantasia on a Theme from Thailand

Rumanian Folk Dances

Glory (from the film Selma)[please see shortcut below]

9th Synphony, Ode to Joy [please see shortcut below]

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