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Important Dates and Times!

Mon, 5/19: Deadline for all students to return their cleaned orchestra uniforms (details below)
Wed, 5/21, 6:00-7:30 pm: Meet the Teacher at Austin High (details below)
Fri, 5/23, 9:05 am-1:05 pm: First day of final exams
Mon, 5/26: Memorial Day Holiday
Mon, 5/26: UIL Texas State Solo-Ensemble Contest (for qualifying students)
Tue-Thu, 5/27 – 5/29, 9:05 am-1:05 pm: Continue final exams
Thu, 5/29: Last Day of Classes
6/2 – 8/10: Summer String Ensemble at ACC (details below)
Mon-Fri, 8/4 – 8/8: Summer Camp at Austin High (Click here to register)
Tue, 8/19: First Day of Classes

Returning Orchestra Uniforms

All students must return their cleaned orchestra uniforms by Monday, May 19th. All senior students and students who are not returning to orchestra must have their uniforms professionally dry cleaned. Seniors and students who are not returning to the orchestra must return their uniforms with the tag and plastic bag from the dry cleaner or bring $50 to have the uniforms professionally cleaned.

Instrument Inventory

We are conducting instrument inventory and all students who have a school instrument at home must bring the instrument to school this week so they can be inspected.  Students may take the instrument home after inspection so they can use it to practice this summer.

8th Grade “Meet the Teacher”

 Do you have or know an 8th grader who will be joining Austin High Orchestra next year? Don’t miss our “Meet the Teacher” event on Wednesday, May 21st, 6:00-7:30 pm at the Austin High Orchestra room. This is a drop-in event and a great chance for rising freshmen to meet Ms. Solis, see the orchestra room, and ask questions. Parents can ask questions as well and also sign up to get the orchestra newsletter and volunteer with Orchestra Boosters. We look forward to meeting our incoming orchestra families!

Summer String Ensemble at Austin Community College

Austin Community College is hosting a Summer String Ensemble on:
Monday and Wednesday evenings
6:20-9:00 pm
June 2nd – August 10th

Cost is $136 for the 10 weeks of instruction.
Please complete the pre-registration form here to receive additional information:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfb9ng4nU5hgIkwSy3adkWqW-yU7hkc8TSd63QmBYkiSbqcVA/viewform?usp=sharing

Save the Date! Orchestra Summer Camp: August 4-8

Summer is on everyone’s minds, but don’t forget that orchestra holds a mandatory summer camp right before the start of school. On August 4-8, from 9:00 am-noon, students will be gathering in the orchestra room to start working their instrument playing muscles, getting a jump start on music for the fall, dealing with any growth spurts by getting sized for their uniforms and meeting all the new students.

Click here to register and pay the $40 per student fee.

Click here to apply for a scholarship.

Please make every effort to have your student attend so they won’t be behind when the school year starts!

Sign up for Summer Lessons

With the school year wrapping up, consider signing your student up for summer lessons with our private instructors to avoid the “summer slump.” All of our fabulous orchestra teachers offer some of the most affordable lessons you can find and are happy to work with your students throughout the summer. Practicing once a week throughout the summer can make a big difference in your student’s progress, increase their confidence in playing and get them set up for a great start for the next school year.

To contact an instructor about summer lessons, visit this link:
https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/private-lessons/

Open Board Positions for Next Year

Are you interested in getting more involved with the Parent Booster Board next year? We’ve got an easy role for beginner board members.

Donor/Sponsor Keeper – Keep track of orchestra donors and sponsors, write thank you letters, gather logos for the website donor page, and make sure they are being recognized appropriately for the size of donation.

If either of these sounds like something you’d be interested in, contact Joy Lobb at board-president@austinhighorchestra.com.

Helpful Links and Info

• Private Lessons
• Scholarships
• Corporate Sponsors
• Fees, Instruments, and Uniform Requirements

Get Messages Using Remind

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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And thank you to the many orchestra families who have given so generously.