March 1, 2019

American Girl Tea Party - Thursday, March 21 at 3:00 PM


Open to children in Kindergarten through 5th grade, the tea party will include food, crafts and entertainment by Orchestra members.  Tickets are $10 per person and may be purchased through the DHS Orchestra.   Reservations are required as seating is limited. 

All proceeds will benefit the Orchestra’s performance activities, including the group’s upcoming performance at the New York City World Strides OnStage Festival.


For more information, please contact Jane Minnis at 203-655-3981, ext. 2287 

October 6, 2018

World Strides Music Festival: Saturday, April 27, 2019


The DHS Orchestra has been invited to participate in a World Strides Music Festival in New York City on Saturday, April 27, 2019. This is an all-day event in New York City with an adjudicated performance at Riverside Church, sight-seeing in New York, awards ceremony in Riverside Church and a Circle Line dinner cruise around Manhattan. This has always been a highlight of the Orchestra year. 

The cost of the trip is $285. This cost includes the Festival and dinner cruise, round trip bus transportation from Darien, lunch and sightseeing in New York. With fundraising from our annual pashmina sale and additional activities, the final cost may be reduced.

An initial payment to reserve our spot is due to Heritage Festivals by October 30. If your child is interested in this performance trip, please complete the registration form below and attach a non-refundable check for $50 made out to “DHS MUSIC”. The form should be returned by Friday, October 26.

Please let me know if you have any questions about this event. I’m hoping we can have full participation. We always have a wonderful experience, and I know the students are anxious to return to the Festival this year.


World Strides Music Festival
New York City, April 27, 2019

Name: ____________________________________Instrument: ____________________

Parents’ Name: ____________________________ Phone: __________________________


□ Attached is a check for $50 made out DHS MUSIC. This payment registers my child for the Heritage Festival. I understand that this payment is non-refundable.

Please return by Friday, October 19.