Updates
Important Dates and Times!
Wed, 1/14 (7:10 am): Early practice for varsity orchestra players (Band Room)
Fri, 1/16 (7:10 am): Early practice for non-varsity orchestra players (Band Room)
Fri, 1/16 (8:00 pm): Orchestra Social at the Long Center (details below)
Sat, 1/17 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm): Winter String Camp (details below)
Mon, 1/19: Holiday MLK Day
Wed-Fri, 1/21-1/23 (5:00 – 7:50 pm): Practice Recitals for Solo and Ensemble
Sat, 1/24 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm): Solo and Ensemble [Akins HS]
Helpful Links and Info
Orchestra Reunion of Past with Present
A special thank you to all students, alumni, and families that attended the orchestra reunion on Saturday evening! It was a wonderful night and it was great to see everyone! A special thank you to Stacie Mitchamore for organizing the event!
Orchestra Social at the Long Center
The next orchestra social will be at the Long Center on Friday, January 16th at 8:00 pm. The Orchestra Boosters are sponsoring students to go to the Austin Symphony Orchestra performance of Planets and Pasos.
Tickets only $5/student. There are only 23 tickets left for the symphony performance, and students need to secure their spot quickly if they would like to attend!
Students need to bring a change of Sunday best attire for this event. Students will be fed dinner after school, have some social time, and will be transported to the symphony by school bus. Students are scheduled to return to Austin High around 10:30 pm.
We are working on an opportunity to meet Peter Bay, the ASO Conductor and Director, after the performance!
Please sign up here!
Winter String Camp
On Saturday, January 17th, from 9 am-2 pm, Austin High Orchestra is hosting a special one-day string camp for young students (4th and 5th graders) who may be interested in joining orchestra in middle school. It’s perfect for beginner musicians or students who’ve never played an instrument but think they might want to. Students can join us to try out instruments, learn very simple music, and perform in a mini-concert at the end of the day.
The cost is $40 per student to cover our expenses. Use the form at the following link to register and pay the fee.
Solo and Ensemble Competition
Solo and Ensemble competition will take place on Saturday, January 24th at Akins High School. Students will work with an accompanist several times throughout the month of January, as well as at the competition. Payment for the accompanist should be submitted before the first practice by Venmo, cash or check.
Recitals to help students prepare for solo and ensemble will take place beginning January 21st through January 23rd after school. Students need to select a time slot and should prepare to stay for the hour. The link to sign up is here.
Visit the following page for more information.
Adult Orchestra Volunteers
The orchestra relies on adult volunteers for different events throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering or know you will be volunteering in the orchestra room and helping students, please submit an application on the AISD Voly site. Also check out our volunteer webpage for additional info.
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Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Our Platinum Sponsors
James and Deborah Carrier
The Dettmer Family,
in honor of Sam
Sara Maxwell
Our Gold Sponsors
Anna Morgan-Penz
Memorial Scholarship
The Maloney
Family