String Orchestra

The Orange Lutheran Orchestra was formed in 2001.  Consisting of two members at the time, the orchestra has grown to a twenty-seven member group of violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano players.  The group performs at several concerts throughout the year including the Fall, Christmas, Sacred, Festival, and Pops concerts.  The orchestra also showcases a 'Family and Friends concert' as a finale to each academic year.

Performance Dates

Sunday October 11th, 2009
Fall Instrumental Concert.  2:00 p.m. Nechita Center, LHSOC

Sunday December 13th, 2009
Instrumental Christmas Concert.  2:00 p.m. Nechita Center, LHSOC

March 25th, 2010
Southern California Band and Orchestra Association District Festival. Time: TBA, Valencia HS, Placentia

Sunday March 28th, 2010
Festival Concert. Time: 2:00 p.m. Nechita Center, LHSOC

Saturday May 1st, 2010
Friends and Family Concert. Time: 4:00 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, Anaheim

Sunday May 16th, 2010
Pops Concert.  2:00 p.m. Nechita Center, LHSOC

Concert Video

Christmas Concert

• Christmastide
• Pachelbel's Christmas
• Wizard's in Winter
• Sleigh Ride
• Messiah Suite
  

About the Director

Mr. Matt Potthoff graduated from Concordia University, Irvine in 2001 with a Bachelors Degree in Music and Mathematics, completed his secondary education credential in 2003, and received his Masters Degree in Education in 2005.  Mr. Potthoff has been teaching at Lutheran High School of Orange County since 2001.  Along with directing the orchestra, Mr. Potthoff teaches a full schedule of Math classes and also runs the chess club.  Mr. Potthoff's main instrument is cello and he enjoys arranging music for his string students.

Concert Recordings