Wed, 11/11, 7:15 am: Early practice for all orchestras in the orchestra room
Fri, 11/13: Thanksgiving orchestra social (RSPV form and details coming soon)
Wed, 11/18, 7:15 am: Early practice for all orchestras in the orchestra room
Wed, 12/2, 7:15 am: Early practice for all orchestras in the orchestra room
Thu, 12/3: Chamber ensemble performances at Kendra Scott on Congress Avenue (initial details below)
Wed, 12/9, 7:15 am: Early practice for all orchestras in the orchestra room
Wed, 12/9, 6:30 pm: Winter orchestra concert at the Austin High Gym
2/11-2/15: Possible orchestra trip to New Orleans (details below)
Helpful Links and Info
Monster Concert Thank You!
A big thank you to all of our parent, student, and adult volunteers for making the Monster Concert such a wonderful event last Saturday! We could not have done it without your time and support!
Big News! NOLA Trip Prices Have Dropped Significantly
Still on the fence about the New Orleans trip? We have some exciting news that might help you decide!
The Austin High Orchestra Boosters are covering the entire cost of charter bus transportation, and our sponsor, Thinkbridge, have agreed to pay for a portion of our experience at Preservation Hall! This is a HUGE savings for our families, bringing the estimated trip cost down to approximately $590 (quad occupancy) to $780 (double occupancy) per student! That’s an incredible value for a five-day, out-of-state trip to New Orleans over Presidents’ Day weekend, February 11–15, 2027, packed with music, history, food, and unforgettable experiences!
Go to the 2027 Spring Trip page for more information.
Kendra Scott Orchestra Fundraiser and Chamber Ensemble Performances
On Thursday, December 3rd come listen to AHS chamber ensemble performances at the Kendra Scott flagship location at 1701 S. Congress Ave. while shopping in the store, then grab dinner on South Congress! Orchestra will earn 20% on all purchases. Kick off your Christmas shopping while helping orchestra!! Street parking for the event is available.
Students will need to provide their own transportation for this after school event but must RSVP if they have not already. Here is the link for students to RSVP no later than November 3rd.
Here is a link to the ensemble groups.
Additional details regarding the specific times are coming soon!
Volunteer Opportunities at Patton Elementary
Patton Elementary is looking for student volunteers to assist during certain evening music shows. Ten to fifteen students are needed and will earn two hours of volunteer time after they assist during a show. This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while providing information about high school orchestra! Volunteers will assist classroom teachers with their students as they prepare and wait for their turn on stage. Register for a specific show date and time! Times are 5:00-7:00 pm. Dates include Dec. 10, Feb. 25, all on a Thursday.
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.
Register for Cut Time
If you have not yet registered with Cut Time, please use the following link to enter your personal information:
https://app.gocuttime.com/sr/TWEUL87R
The Austin High Orchestra Boosters use Cut Time to send weekly newsletters and share important program information. This year, Mrs. Heidi Gysan, Austin High Orchestra Booster Secretary, will send the weekly newsletter through Cut Time.
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Please make sure that you and your student(s) sign up to get important messages and reminders. To sign up for Remind, compose a text message to the number 81010.
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