Photo Gallery
Spring Concert photos will be posted after the performance.
Support Our Musicians
Enjoy Nothing Bundt Cakes while supporting the Sickles Orchestra community during the Fall Music Showcase.
Schedule
Student Resources
Access this year's All County audition music and registration information.
Student Achievement
Review the high school Master Musician requirements and sign up for the program.
Support Our Orchestra
Help provide supplies and resources for our musicians. Visit our Amazon Wishlist to see the program's current needs.
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Director
Orchestra Director & Conductor
Ms. Portia Bradby leads all three Sickles orchestras — Concert Orchestra, Philharmonic, and Chamber — with dedication, artistry, and a deep commitment to musical excellence. Her passion for string education and performance has shaped countless students into accomplished musicians. Under her direction, the Sickles Orchestra program continues to earn top ratings at MPA and recognition throughout the region.
Our Orchestras
Sickles Orchestra is home to three ensembles. Select an orchestra to view its first chair musicians.
Concert Orchestra is our foundational ensemble, where string players build the fundamentals — intonation, bow technique, ensemble listening, and musical expression — that carry them through the rest of the program.
Philharmonic Orchestra is our intermediate ensemble, featuring talented musicians expanding their technical and musical expression through challenging repertoire.
Chamber Orchestra is our most advanced ensemble, comprised of Sickles' finest string musicians. Chamber performs the most demanding repertoire and represents the program at the highest level.
Student Leadership
Our student officers work alongside Ms. Bradby to lead, organize, and inspire the Sickles Orchestra community.
