Over 160 Linn-Mar students, from 6th to 12th grade, performed at the 2024 Metropolitan Orchestra Festival at the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids. They joined musicians from Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Mt. Vernon.
Kristine Schamberger, a Hazel Point Intermediate teacher, was the guest director of the 6th grade honor orchestra. Katie Vail, from Excelsior Middle School, directed the 8th grade honor orchestra.
Local area directors, including retired West Des Moines Valley Orchestra Director Phil Peters, collaborated with the festival orchestras. Peters is the current Director of the Central College Community Orchestra.
The Metropolitan Orchestra Festival, running for 42 years, is a collaboration between local schools and the community. It allows orchestra students to display their musical skills.
In conclusion, the festival successfully showcased student talent and community collaboration.
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