The next meeting of the Robinson Band and Orchestra Parents Organization will be at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 8th in the Robinson Band Room.  Agenda items will include a review of our successful spring trip to Orlando, Florida, upcoming spring concerts, volunteer needs for next school year, and initial plans for the Robinson Marching Band fall 2012 season.  This promises to be an information packed meeting for middle and high school band and orchestra parents;  you're all welcome!
Message from the RBOPO President



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2011 - 2012 Junior District Orchestra Audition Files

     Since the opening of Robinson Secondary in the fall of 1971, the Symphonic Orchestra has received consistent Superior ratings in Grade VI literature at VBODA District XI Festival, and has been recognized on the local, regional, state, and national level for its outstanding performances at numerous competitions in Toronto, Atlanta, Boston, Orlando, and Virginia Beach. In 1997 and 2004, the Robinson Symphonic Orchestra performed at the VMEA State Conference. In 2003, recognized as the highest scoring Orchestra in the 2003 Festival Season. In 2005, the Orchestra was awarded the Grand Champion award for the Atlanta Fiesta-Val competition -- representing the top Orchestra in the competition. At the North American Music Festival, Virginia Beach 2007, and the Dynamic Music Festival, Orlando 2008, the Symponic Orchestra received a Superior Rating.

     The Orchestras of Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, VA consist of over 200 performers in grades 7-12 comprising three string orchestras and one full symphonic orchestra. The string sections meet on a rotating A/B block schedule with the full 85 piece orchestra rehearsing one night a week. A large percentage of students study privately with members of the National Symphony Orchestra and other professional musicians in the Metro Washington D.C. area.

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