Western Branch High School • Jolliff Middle School
The Western Branch Orchestras Parents Association supports student musicians through performances, activities, fundraising, and opportunities that help students grow through music.
Welcome to WBOPA
The Western Branch Orchestras Parents Association works alongside orchestra directors, students, and families to provide support for performances, educational opportunities, trips, and activities.
Support OrchestraFind the information families use most.
Supporting orchestra education throughout the Western Branch community.
High School
Learn about the WBHS orchestra program, ensembles, performances, and opportunities for student musicians.
Explore WBHS OrchestraMiddle School
Learn about the Jolliff orchestra program, performances, and opportunities for developing student musicians.
Explore Jolliff OrchestraStudents develop musical skills, teamwork, confidence, and lifelong connections through orchestra.
Perform
Students perform for families, the school community, and audiences throughout the year.
Grow
Orchestra provides students opportunities to improve technique, leadership, and collaboration.
Connect
Families, volunteers, and supporters help create opportunities for student success.
Important information for Western Branch orchestra students and families.
Beyond School Opportunity
Jolliff Orchestra families have been invited to explore several opportunities to hear and participate with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
Free CommUNITY Play-In & Sing-Along
Sunday, October 4, 2026
3:00 PM
Booker T. Washington High School
Norfolk, Virginia
Additional Virginia Symphony performances offer discounted student ticket opportunities.
View VSO OpportunitiesNow Open
Order fall pansies and help support Western Branch High School and Jolliff Middle School orchestra students.
Orders Due October 6, 2026
Plant pickup is Saturday, October 10 from 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM at the Western Branch High School Bus Ramp.
Order FlowersWBOPA
Thursday, October 8, 2026
7:30 PM
The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.
Regular WBOPA meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month during the school year.
Meeting Information & MinutesVolunteers Needed
Student and parent volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 10.
Volunteer Shifts:
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Students may be able to use their volunteer time toward service-hour requirements.
Volunteer InformationUpcoming Concert
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
7:00 PM
Location and additional concert details will be posted when available.
View CalendarJolliff Middle School
The Jolliff Orchestra events calendar is available for the 2026-2027 school year.
View concerts, auditions, assessments, performances, report times, and other important dates.
View Jolliff CalendarStudent Resources
Families can find the Jolliff Orchestra handbook, performance attire information, instrument guidance, spirit wear information, calendars, and other student resources in one place.
View Jolliff ResourcesVolunteer Opportunity
WBOPA is looking for someone to shadow the current flower coordinator during the fall fundraiser and learn how the sale is managed.
The goal is to prepare a new volunteer to help lead the Spring 2027 Flower Sale.
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