STEBBINS high school music & performing arts

Stebbins High School Orchestra 

            The Stebbins High School Orchestra has a tremendous history of success and musical achievement. The ensemble is composed of the top string players in the school district and performs throughout the Dayton area during the school year. This outstanding ensemble continues to grow in quality and quantity; it is currently at its largest with nearly 50 members! 

            Students work regularly with guest clinicians Dr. In-Hong Cha (WSU), Dr. Franklin Cox (WSU), Dr. Elizabeth Hofeldt (DPO) and Leslie Dragan (DPO), among others. The Stebbins High School Orchestra competes in the OMEA State Orchestra Contest annually – where they continue to earn 'SUPERIOR' (I) ratings from adjudicators. 

            The Stebbins High School Orchestra performs at the annual Evening of Strings Concert with several of the area's top high school orchestras, hosts an annual String Camp for all 7-12 orchestra students in Mad River Local Schools and performs bi-annually at the adjudicated event Music in the Parks at Kings Island. Students also perform in the community for Beverly Garden's Veterans Day program, Breakfast with Santa and and the MRLS Spaghetti Fest. he Stebbins High School Orchestra has also performed at National Adjudicators Invitationals and Dixie Classic Festivals in both Chattanooga, Tennessee and in Washington D.C., where the group has received overall 'SUPERIOR' ratings. 

            They are excited to tour Cleveland and perform at Cedar Point's Music in the Park's adjudicated event in May of 2024. They will also be returning to Disney World for a world-class performance during the 2025-26 school year.