Oak Ridge High School's - PRISM CONCERT
The concert showcases a number of groups and soloists including the ORHS Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and the voices of the Treble Ensemble, the Baritone Ensemble, the A Capella Choir, Chamber Choir and Chorale.Tickets are available in advance from ORHS music students or by calling Oak Ridge at (916) 933-6980 ext 1050 or at El Dorado Hills Music in the Embarcadero Center Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m. and evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Oak Ridge High School Gymnasium, Harvard Boulevard, El Dorado Hills Tickets are $10.00 for adults; $5.00 for those under 18 and over 55. Seating is limited. Tickets available in advance from ORHS music students or For more information contact: Lisa Hall, Theater Arts Booster Club President (916) 939-2247
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