2023-2024 Calendar
Italicized dates are student-auditioned ensembles and festivals. All other dates are required events. See below regarding schedule conflict guidance.
High School Orchestra Festival September 29th & 30th (Fri-Sat)
Bismarck High School, Bismarck, ND - Concert Saturday at 2 PM Students chaperoned by BPS staff Fall Orchestra Concert Monday, October 30th 7:30 PM (Concert & Chamber 7:15 report time) LHS Auditorium General Admission $5 Adults, $3 Students Auditions for UND Honors Strings Last week in October LHS Music Ensembles Holiday Concert Monday, December 18th 7:30 PM (Chamber Orchestra 7:15 report time) Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra LHS Auditorium Winter Concert Tuesday, December 19th 7:00 PM (6:45 report time) Grades 6th-7th-8th-Concert Orchestra LHS Auditorium Auditions for All-State Orchestra Saturday, January 6th BSC Leach Music Center, times TBD UND Honor Strings Festival January 19-20-21 (Fri, Sat, Sun) University of North Dakota Chester Fritz, All Day - Concert on Sunday Students bussed and chaperoned by BPS staff |
Mid-Winter Combined Concerts Tuesday, February 27th
6:00 PM (report time 5:45) 6th, 7th, and Concert Orchestra 7:30 PM (report time 7:15) 8th and Chamber Orchestra LHS Auditorium Donations accepted in lieu of General Admission LHS Orchestra & Band Tour - Orlando, FL March 13-18th ND All-State Music Festival March 21st, 22nd, 23rd (Th, F, Sat) Bismarck Event Center, All Day Concert Saturday PM Hall D WDA Music Contest Thursday, April 11th Inspire Family Fellowship, Bismarck ND Auditions for 2023-2024 Chamber Orchestra April 18-23rd - results posted April 24th Spring Concert Tuesday, May 14th 6:00 PM (Concert & Chamber 5:30 report time) LHS Auditorium Admission $5 Adultes, $3 Students Legacy Music Awards Monday, May 20th 6:00 PM LHS Auditorium Sunday, May 26th 12:30-1 PM Legacy Graduation Prelude Music Bismarck Event Center |
Guidelines for Schedule Conflicts
If there is a conflict with a concert date, advance notice must be given to Mrs. Tafelmeyer at least 2 weeks prior to the concert date. This courtesy provides an opportunity for us to work through the conflict and come to a satisfactory conclusion.
Because many students are involved in multiple activities which occasionally conflict with one another, both academic and extra-curricular leaders make every effort to work with students for a positive solution that allows them to attend part of both activities, if possible. Remember: I am here support you, and we need to work together.
Here are my guidelines:
Because many students are involved in multiple activities which occasionally conflict with one another, both academic and extra-curricular leaders make every effort to work with students for a positive solution that allows them to attend part of both activities, if possible. Remember: I am here support you, and we need to work together.
Here are my guidelines:
- Concert vs. practice: student attends the concert.
- One of three curricular concerts vs. game: student attends the concert since this is an academic class. Students earn grades from our concerts.
- Concert vs. regional/state competition: student goes to the competition.
- Should a state music and a state activity event come to happen at the same time, students, teachers and parents would work together for a decision in the best interest of the student.
- After-school jobs and work should not conflict with rehearsals or performances. Utilize a planner and notify your job manager of your school obligations.
Guidelines for Absences
Excused absences from a special rehearsal or concert performance:
- Illness the day of rehearsal, which is also being absent from school on the same day.
- Family emergency.