The Orcas High School Strings, one of Northwest Washington’s highest rated high school music ensembles, has been invited to perform on the main stage at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. from May 17 to 20. But first they are hoping to raise some money to help them make the trip.

The High School Strings players will present a concert and a complete Italian dinner (pasta with selection of sauces, green salad, island-baked bread, cake and ice cream) on Tuesday, Feb. 11.  Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in the basement of the Orcas Community Church, and the concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.  Tickets are available at the Orcas Elementary School, Darvill’s and Orcas Island Realty.

Dinner tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students, and include admission to the concert. Concert only tickets are $8. Donors and families of students are paying for much of the trip themselves. In addition, the Music Advocacy Group has offered to provide up to $2,000, matching any funds the students raise themselves for the trip.

The High School Strings players are Emilia Carter, Lisa Carter, Michael Chesher, Brigid Ehrmantraut, Michael Harlow, Anthony Kaskurs, Wylie Kau, Enzo Thixton, Emily Toombs, Zach Waage, and Paris Wilson. Percussionist Jo Gudgell from the High School Band will also be taking part in the fundraiser and Disneyland performance.