Empowering teachers and students for a brighter future
Supporting education and innovation.
The Orchestra program at Oakton High school is a robust and growing community of about 130-150 young musicians comprising up to five regularly meeting classes and three performing ensembles. Students from all walks of life come together to make music and experience the core values of contemporary music education, among these are our tenants of Camaraderie, Teamwork, Passion, Excellence and above all Music. Our students are involved in a great variety of academic and extracurricular activities and consistently demonstrate a commitment to exceptional music making.
2026-27 Upcoming events!
September 10, 6pm - Orch-ientation Night! Parent/Student Orientation for all things orchestra, OSLO, and Boosters (room 1908)
October 14 - Performing Arts Department NYC All-Day Trip (Participation Optional and encouraged, $)
October 22, 7pm- Fall Concert (Oakton Auditorium)
December 10, 7pm - Winter Concert (Oakton Auditorium)
February 3 -6 - Spring trip to Orlando, FL Disney (Participation Optional and encouraged, $)
March 3, 7pm- Pre-assessment concert 1 (Oakton Auditorium)
March 4, 7pm- Pre-assessment concert 2 (Oakton Auditorium)
March 12 OR 13 - Concert performance assessment (specific location dates, and times TBA)
May 20, 7pm - Spring Concert (Oakton Auditorium)
May 27, 7pm - Senior Recital Concert (Oakton Auditorium)
June 10 - Graduation (Varsity only performs from 1-1:55pm)
Enrichment opportunities and optional VBODA
All these events are strongly encouraged - auditioning and performing for these events is one of the best ways to develop your independent musical skills, looks great on college apps and is a lot of fun!
Sept 29 - Sr. Regional Orchestra Auditions (Lake Braddock)
Nov 10 - Sr. District Orchestra Auditions (Cooper MS)
Nov 12-14 Sr. Regional Orchestra event (Wakefield HS)
Jan 8-9 - Sr. District Event (Langley HS)
January - Oakton Musical Pit Orchestra Auditions
Feb 27 - All Virginia Auditions (JMU)
Apr 22-24 - All Virginia Event (Richmond)
April 16 - Solo and Ensemble (Thoreau MS)
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