Supporting Excellence in Chaparral Orchestra
Dedicated to enhancing Chaparral High School’s orchestra experience through vibrant concerts, active recruitment, strong retention, and memorable field trips.
Supporting Chaparral Orchestra’s Musical Journey
Discover upcoming concerts, fundraisers, and trips that bring our orchestra community together in celebration of music and growth.
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Apéro Dînatoire
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Chaparral HS Orchestras at the Magic Kingdom
On April 11, 2026, Chaparral Symphonic and Concert Orchestras attended the Forum Music Festival at Fullerton College in California. They performed for two judges and received a Silver rating. Additionally, freshman cellist Ethan Chang was awarded the Outstanding Musicianship Award for his exceptional performance. While in California, CHSO attended an Imagination Campus academic workshop about teamwork and went to the Disney theme parks to have some fun.
On April 11, 2026, Chaparral Symphonic and Concert Orchestras attended the Forum Music Festival at Fullerton College in California. They performed for two judges and received a Silver rating. Additionally, freshman cellist Ethan Chang was awarded the Outstanding Musicianship Award for his exceptional performance. While in California, CHSO attended an Imagination Campus academic workshop about teamwork and went to the Disney theme parks to have some fun.
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Chaparral Orchestras at the MIM
On the night of March 27 SUSD took over the Musical Instrument Museum! While students from around the district enjoyed the museum, Chaparral Orchestra members headlined a lobby concert. The evening started off with a performance by Chaparral’s Honors Symphonic Orchestra, followed by solo performances by Ethan Chang on cello and Zoe Wong and Alex Oberle on piano .
On the night of March 27 SUSD took over the Musical Instrument Museum! While students from around the district enjoyed the museum, Chaparral Orchestra members headlined a lobby concert. The evening started off with a performance by Chaparral’s Honors Symphonic Orchestra, followed by solo performances by Ethan Chang on cello and Zoe Wong and Alex Oberle on piano
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2026 AMEA Tier 2 Solo and Ensemble Festival
Congratulations to freshman Zoe Wong! Zoe beat out over 200 other performers from across Arizona to win “Best in Class” for her piano solo in the Tier 2 AMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival.
Congratulations to freshman Zoe Wong! Zoe beat out over 200 other performers from across Arizona to win “Best in Class” for her piano solo in the Tier 2 AMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival.
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2026 All-State Auditions
Freshman cellist Ethan Chang has been accepted to participate in the AMEA All-State Orchestra Festival (see our events calendar). Only 13 other cello players in the state were selected for this very prestigious event. Congratulations, Ethan!
Freshman cellist Ethan Chang has been accepted to participate in the AMEA All-State Orchestra Festival (see our events calendar). Only 13 other cello players in the state were selected for this very prestigious event. Congratulations, Ethan!
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2026 Regionals Auditions
The Firebirds had a BIG weekend at Regionals auditions on January 23 and 24, 2026. A record number of Chaparral orchestra students qualified to participate in the AMEA Regional Orchestra Festival (see our events calendar!) Congratulations to the 15 musicians who are heading to Regionals in February: Cannon Harper-Quiroz, ViolinErica Johnson, ViolinJason Kai, ViolinAiden Kai, ViolinEmily Large, ViolinEsther Lee, ViolinEthan Lee, ViolinAva Nash, ViolinAlina Pham, ViolinCamilo Tafur, ViolinBrianna Testa, ViolinZoe Wong, ViolinAlex Oberle, Violin AND ViolaFinley Smith, ViolaEthan Chang, Cello
The Firebirds had a BIG weekend at Regionals auditions on January 23 and 24, 2026. A record number of Chaparral orchestra students qualified to participate in the AMEA Regional Orchestra Festival (see our events calendar!)
Congratulations to the 15 musicians who are heading to Regionals in February:
Cannon Harper-Quiroz, Violin
Erica Johnson, Violin
Jason Kai, Violin
Aiden Kai, Violin
Emily Large, Violin
Esther Lee, Violin
Ethan Lee, Violin
Ava Nash, Violin
Alina Pham, Violin
Camilo Tafur, Violin
Brianna Testa, Violin
Zoe Wong, Violin
Alex Oberle, Violin AND Viola
Finley Smith, Viola
Ethan Chang, Cello
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AMEA 2026 Regional Solo and Ensemble Awards!
Chaparral orchestra had a big day at the Arizona Music Educators’ Association Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival on January 17, 2026, with seven Chaparral entrants into the competition. The honors symphonic orchestra, led by concertmaster Jason Kai, received a “superior” rating and qualified for Tier 2 (state level) competition. Three soloists also earned superior and qualified to move up to state: Ethan Chang (cello), Alex Oberle (viola), and Zoe Wong (piano). Additionally, two small ensembles earned “excellent” ratings: the Tahe Liu / Nate Curry duet and the firebird freshman quartet (Zoe Wong, Alex Oberle, Finley Smith, and Ethan Chang). Go…
Chaparral orchestra had a big day at the Arizona Music Educators’ Association Regional Solo and Ensemble Festival on January 17, 2026, with seven Chaparral entrants into the competition.
The honors symphonic orchestra, led by concertmaster Jason Kai, received a “superior” rating and qualified for Tier 2 (state level) competition.
Three soloists also earned superior and qualified to move up to state: Ethan Chang (cello), Alex Oberle (viola), and Zoe Wong (piano).
Additionally, two small ensembles earned “excellent” ratings: the Tahe Liu / Nate Curry duet and the firebird freshman quartet (Zoe Wong, Alex Oberle, Finley Smith, and Ethan Chang).
Go firebirds!
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Fall Glow Concert
On October 22, young musicians from around the Chaparral learning community converged at Chaparral for the annual Glow Concert. In addition to Chaparral’s own Concert and Symphonic orchestras, the evening featured performances by the talented string students at Cocopah middle school and Cherokee and Sequoyah elementaries as well as face painting, an instrument petting zoo, and a pumpkin decorating contest.
On October 22, young musicians from around the Chaparral learning community converged at Chaparral for the annual Glow Concert. In addition to Chaparral’s own Concert and Symphonic orchestras, the evening featured performances by the talented string students at Cocopah middle school and Cherokee and Sequoyah elementaries as well as face painting, an instrument petting zoo, and a pumpkin decorating contest.
