June 2026

This is a compilation video of the Mercer Island High School Orchestra’s 2025 – 2026 season. It was created for the Annual Orchestra Awards Banquet on June 4, 2026.

The video consists of 1-2 full length songs from each concert (Fall, Winter, Fine Arts Showcase, Spring). Then it includes a 1-2 minute video clip for each senior solo. Finally, the video ends with Ashokan Farewell and photos of the seniors and the orchestra overall.

Bryan Kolk is the MIHS Orchestra Director.
Sarah Hart is the IMS Orchestra Director.
Caitlin Olive is the IMS Orchestra Assistant.

Chapter sections are below:
00:00 Fall Concert – Serenade for Strings
13:38 Winter Concert – Waltz of the Flowers
24:41 Fine Arts Showcase – Golden
28:24 Spring – Adagio Cantabile
31:52 Senior Solos
48:34 Ashokan Farewell

Mercer Island High School Orchestra’s Senior Concertos were performed by its Chamber Orchestra and Winds on June 1, 2026, at Mercer Island High School. This performance features the orchestra’s graduating seniors.

Bryan Kolk is the MIHS Orchestra Director.
Sarah Hart is the IMS Orchestra Director.
Caitlin Olive is the IMS Orchestra Assistant.

Chapter sections are below:
00:00 Scottish Fantasy, Op. 46 (Sydney’s solo)
08:02 Violin Concerto, Op. 47 – I. Allegro moderato (Bryan’s solo)
20:39 Violin Concerto in d minor, MWV O 3 – I. Allegro moderato (Zoe’s solo)
25:47 Romanze, Op. 85 (Iris’ solo)
34:38 Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33 (Max’s solo)
46:10 Violin Concerto No. 3, Op. 61 – I. Allego non troppo (Nick’s solo)
53:39 Cello Concerto, Op. 104 – I. Allegro (Sophia’s solo)