Broken Arrow High School

1901 E. Albany

Broken Arrow, Ok 74012

918-259-4310

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Broken Arrow

Freshman Academy

301 W. New Orleans

Broken Arrow, Ok 74011

918-259-4330

Kimberly Ricard has taught orchestra for Broken Arrow Public Schools for over thirty years. She has taught from middle school through high school orchestra classes, as well as AP music theory and private lessons. During this time period the orchestra has grown and has received many superior ratings, sweepstakes awards and other honors. Many of her students have participated in state and national programs. More importantly students have a lifelong  appreciation for the arts.

Broken Arrow High School Orchestra

​​The high school orchestra program is dedicated to the development of musical excellence and leaders of the future. The senior high has two orchestra classes, symphony orchestra and chamber orchestra. The symphony orchestra is made up of string players in the 10th-12th grades. Chamber orchestra is an audition only class comprised of 10th-12th grade students.

Freshman Academy Orchestra

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The freshman academy also has two orchestra classes, string orchestra and concert orchestra. String orchestra focuses on the development of more advanced technique along with balance of sound. Concert orchestra begins to refine the advanced technique while increasing the level of repertoire. It is also an audition only class.

Contact Mrs. Ricard

Important Dates

Oct 23

Nov 16-17

Dec 4

Jan 19-22

Feb 16-17

March 5

March 24

April 19-21

May 7  

All-State 1st round recording at BAFA, Time TBD (HS only)

State String Contest at Santa Fe HS, Edmond Chamber, Symphony (BAFA only)

2nd Round All-State, Auditions Westmoore HS, Moore, OK, Time TBD

All-State Orchestra, Tulsa PAC 

State Orchestra Contest, Santa Fe HS, Edmond, Ok

High School District Solo/Ensemble Contest

Wichita State University Invitational Chamber

State Solo/Ensemble Contest at OSU (HS only)

Silver Dollar City Contest, Branson, MO  (BAFA only)