'Spotlight: Student Soloists' concert Tuesday at Coeur d’Alene High School

The Coeur d’Alene High School Orchestra, directed by Jim Phillips, will present its fall concert, “Spotlight: Student Soloists,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Coeur d'Alene High's Jordan Court at 5530 N. Fourth St., Coeur d'Alene.

Admission is free, but goodwill donations will be welcomed. The public is warmly invited to attend.

The program will feature student musicians from Coeur d’Alene High and special guests from the Lakes Middle School Advanced Orchestra, directed by Jonathan Madrid with student teacher Mason Oyler. The Lakes orchestra will open the concert with energetic performances of “D String Rock” and “Castle Rising” by Angela Harman and “Fire Dance” by Tim Kansler.

The CHS Chamber Orchestra will follow with a showcase of solo performances, including works by Carl Bohm, Henri Eccles, Astor Piazzolla, Friedrich Seitz and Gustav Holst. Highlights will include “Theme from Schindler’s List” and Vivaldi’s "Concerto in G minor for Two Cellos."

The evening will conclude with “Ritual Fire Dance” by Manuel de Falla, arranged by Sandra Dackow. Several featured works were made possible through a 2025 DonorsChoose Grant, supporting the CHS Orchestra’s expanding music library.

CHS Principal Victoria Beecher will also perform as one of the featured soloists.

    Phillips