Norman North Orchestra

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The Norman North Orchestras have continued the tradition of excellence that has long been a trademark of the Norman Public Schools. The orchestras have consistently been awarded superior ratings at state competitions and have been the recipients of the State Sweepstakes Award for the past 14 years. The orchestras have also been awarded Best in Class at music festivals in Colorado Springs, Dallas, New Orleans, and San Antonio and the 2008 Grand Champions of the “Windy City” Classic in Chicago. In 2002, the Symphonic Orchestra was honored to perform at the 56th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago. The Symphonic Orchestra was also honored to perform at the 2006 American String Teacher National Convention. Individual members of the orchestras are active in solo & ensemble performances, All-State Orchestra, youth orchestras, and the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute. In addition, many have received awards and honors, including the State Superintendent's Award for Arts Excellence.

The orchestra classes are divided by ability. The emphasis in the Concert Orchestra (9^th-11^th grade) is on technical and performance skill development. The Philharmonic Orchestra (9^th-12^th grade) is selected by audition and is designed to refine and expand fundamental skills. The Symphonic Orchestra (9^th-12^th grade) is selected by audition and is designed primarily for students who demonstrate a high level of fundamental and technical skills. The Symphonic Orchestra strings are joined on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch by the orchestral winds, brass, and percussion, who are selected by audition. The primary focus of this group is continued technical development in addition to a broader range of performance opportunities.

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Director:

Brenda Wagner began her tenure in the Norman Public Schools in 1991 and is currently the Orchestra Director at Norman North High School.  She also serves as the Orchestra Coordinator for the Norman Public Schools. In addition to her duties at the high school, Ms. Wagner teaches a beginning string class and team teaches at Longfellow and Whittier Middle Schools. Ms. Wagner’s awards and honors include; “50 Directors Who Make A Difference” for the State of Oklahoma by the School Band and Orchestra Magazine, Oklahoma Music Educator of the Year by the National Federation of High Schools and Exemplary Teacher by the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. In addition, she is listed in Who's Who of American Women, Who's Who in America, and Who's Who Among America's Teachers. She received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Oklahoma, a Master of Music Education degree from the University of Central Oklahoma, and has earned her National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification.

Ms. Wagner is a violinist and performs regularly as a member of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra, as well as other orchestral and chamber music groups. She has also made several European tours with various ensembles.   Her professional memberships include MENC, OMEA, ASTA, NEA, and the AF of M.

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Calendar 2011.2012

Group	Date	Time	Event	Location
10^th-12^th grades	September 12	12:00 pm	All-OMEA money due
Sym	November 15		State String Orchestra Contest	Edmond Santa Fe
Sym	November 16-19		North Musical	NOCPA
10^th-12^th Grades	December 3		All-OMEA Auditions	Westmoore HS
All	December 5	8:15 pm	Winter Orchestra Concert	NOCPA
All	January 6	12:00 pm	District Solo/Ens. entry forms & money due
	January 18-21		All-OMEA	Tulsa
All	February 7	Daytime	Norman Orchestra Clinic	NOCPA
Concert/Phil	February 15		State Orchestra Contest	Edmond Santa Fe HS
Sym	February 16		State Orchestra Contest	Edmond Santa Fe HS
All	March 3		District Solo/Ensemble Contest	NHS
	March 5	12:00 pm	State Solo/Ens money due
Phil/Sym	March 8-11		Possible Orchestra & Band trip to San Antonio
All	March 27	7:30 pm	All-City Orchestra Concert	Lloyd Noble
	April 18		State Solo/Ensemble Contest	OSU
All	May 14	8:15 pm	Spring Orchestra Concert	NOCPA
10^th – 11^th grade	May 24	7:00 pm	Graduation (Sophomores & Juniors)	Lloyd Noble

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Professional Orchestras:

• List of Professional Orchestras
• Chicago Symphony
• Dallas Symphony
• Oklahoma City Philharmonic

Other Links of Interest:

• All-OMEA String Audition Material
• NPS Fine Arts
• University of Oklahoma School of Music

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Contact Information	Email the Director:
Norman North High School 1809 Stubbeman Norman, OK 73069 School Phone: 405-366-5954 School Fax: 405-573-3590	Ms. Wagner
Last updated 7.30.2009
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