Robbinsdale Cooper Orchestra 2025 Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Orchestra concert program
Freshman orchestra performance
Chamber orchestra performance
Eighth grade orchestra performance
Combined grades 8-12 ensemble performance
Cooper Performing Arts Boosters (CPAB) presentation
Areas of Interest (3)
- Budget reliance on student/parent fundraisers: Cooper Performing Arts Boosters funds music, instruments, and travel for band, orchestra, choir, and theater.
- Community outreach: Orchestra program promotes alumni engagement through joint performances of grades 8-12.
- Logistical challenges: Weather conditions impacted student seating and tuning for the December concert.
Notable Quotes (2)
The funds raised through the donations and running the concession stand um are used to provide things like music or instruments
One is a classical piece um Vivaldi's Winter. Um, I promise I had nothing to do with the weather.
People (3)
Mrs. ThompsonConductor/Orchestra TeacherIntroduced the concert and managed ensemble transitions.
1 quote
Introduced the concert and managed ensemble transitions.
“we're so excited to have Mrs. Kak and her eighth grade orchestra with us here tonight.”
Opening remarks
JanaCPAB RepresentativeAdvocated for orchestra support and fundraising.
1 quote
Advocated for orchestra support and fundraising.
“CPAB's main goal is to raise money to support the performing arts at Cooper and ensure that all students can take part”
Explaining the booster program's purpose.
Karen KakOrchestra TeacherTeacher at RMS for 11 years; added Fair Crystal program.
1 quote
Teacher at RMS for 11 years; added Fair Crystal program.
“I really feel that each orchestra is going to bring out the best in each other”
Describing the concert synergy.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (1)
- December evening concert