Timberline High School Orchestras
Educating and Empowering the next generation of string players in Boise, ID.
About us
Timberline High School orchestras are comprised of a dedicated group of 55+ musicians in grades ten through twelve led by Micah Claffey.
The orchestra perform five concerts throughout the school year, attend District 3 Festivals, State Solo and Ensemble Festival. Travel opportunities include a yearly retreat and a large out-of-State trip every three years.
Concert Orchestra
Sophomore Sinfonia
Chamber Orchestra
2026 Northwest Tour
Events and Information
2026-2027 Season
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September 17-19, 2026 orchestra retreat, garden valley, id
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November 12-13, 2026: D3 Large Group Festival (during school day)
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November 16, 2026: Fall orchestra concert, THS 7:00 pm
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november 30 and December 2: holiday concert dress rehearsals: after school 3:30-6:00 pm
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December 9 & 10: Holiday Concert (combined with choir), THS 7:00 pM both nights
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February 3-6, 2027: All State Orchestra, pocatello
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February 26, 2027: D3 Solo and ensemble festival, sky view high school
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march 4: Small Ensemble Concert, THS, 7:00 pm
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April 5, 2027: Senior Solo Night, THS 7:00 pm
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April 30-may 1 State solo and ensemble competition (in nampa, id)
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May 11, 2076: orchestra Pops Concert, THS 7:00 pm
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May 2027: Orchestra Banquet, info TBD
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mAY 2027: THS GRADUATION, INFO TBD
RECENT Awards and Honors
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2026 Idaho All State Participants
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2026-2026: Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
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students in Symphonic Orchestra
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students in Concert Orchestra
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2025 State Ensemble Awards
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1st place String Quartet
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1st place String Quintet
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1st Place Duo
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2nd Place Trio
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2025 Idaho All State Participants
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2025 All Northwest Participants
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2025 Quartet Competition, 1st and 2nd place groups
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2022 Heritage Festival 1st Place, Gold
About Our Conductor
Micah Claffey began his cello studies in Boise and became a member of the Boise Philharmonic in 2002. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Music from Vanderbilt University in 2008 and a Master of Music from Rice University Shepherd School of Music in 2010. In 2019, Mr. Claffey became Director of Orchestras at Timberline High School. In addition to his role as the Orchestra Director at Timberline, Mr. Claffey is Principal Cellist of Opera Idaho, Associate Principal Cello of Boise Baroque Orchestra and performs frequently with the Boise Philharmonic. He spends his summers performing with the Idaho Shakespeare Festival as their Principal Cellist.
