Students receive the best in music education at St. Joseph Schools. We are proud to be one of the only schools in the area to boast a full orchestra program led by nationally recognized director, Mr. Burke Lokey and Mrs. Rachel Cabanilla-Sinnett.
Orchestra students perform many times throughout the school year at concerts, state and local festivals, and in combination with the high school orchestra. They also have the benefit of learning with several artists in residence each year.
Upton 2022-23 Orchestra Schedule
Fall Concert - November 3, 7pm at SJHS
6th Grade Band/Orchestra Informance - December 6, 6pm at Upton's Blue Gym
Upton Choir and Orchestra Holiday Concert - December 20, 7pm at SJHS
Upton Band & Orchestra Pre-Festival Concert - March 1, 7pm at SJHS
MSBOA Band & Orchestra Festival - March 6 at Andrews University
String Spectacular - grades 6-12 Orchestras - March 14, 7pm at SJHS
Solo and Ensemble - April 22 at Southwest Michigan College in Dowagiac
Upton Orchestra Spring Concert - May 24, 7pm at SJHS
Music in the Parks - 8th Grade Band, Choir, Orchestra - Saturday, May 20