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And thank you to the many orchestra families who have given so generously.
Updates
Save the Date
- August 5-9: AHS Orchestra Summer Camp! (Scroll down to register)
- September 18, 6:30 pm: Fall Orientation Concert in the Austin High Performing Arts Center (click here for details).
- See the calendar for all other important dates.
☆ 2023-24 Achievements ☆
☆ 10 students advanced to state in Solo & Ensemble UIL, where they won 3 gold medals (a 1 rating) and 6 silver medals (a 2 rating). One student received Best in Class recognition at the AISD Solo & Ensemble event
☆ Non-Varsity: 1 / Superior for Concert and Sight Reading at both Full Orchestra and String Orchestra UIL, winning a Sweepstakes (top score from all judges) at String UIL
☆ Varsity: 1 / Superior for Concert and Sight Reading at both Full Orchestra and String Orchestra UIL, winning a Sweepstakes at both
☆ Our director, Ana Maria Solís-Herrera, was named Austin High’s Teacher of the Year!
Register for AHS Orchestra Summer Camp!
This year, our annual summer camp will be held from August 5 through 9, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students—especially new students—to bond and have fun together, learn new music for fall concerts and competitions, work with private instructors by section, get measured for performance uniforms, play games, have fun, and more!
Please make every effort to have your student attend so they won’t be behind when the school year starts! Also, be on the lookout for an email coming soon with discount codes for students who have Charms credit.
Register and pay using the form below. Even if you need to pay with cash or check, please still complete the form, choose pay by check (even for cash), and then turn your payment into Ms. Solis or bring it to the first day of camp.
Uniform Cleaning Fee
If you did not have your uniform dry cleaned, please deliver a check for $25 payable to Austin High Orchestra Boosters to cover the cleaning fee.
We Need Volunteer Leads for Next Year!
We are in need of parent volunteers for the 2024-2025 school year to help with the following positions. If you are available or have any questions, please contact Ms. Solis or Joy Lobb.
- Trip Planner: If there is an adult volunteer who is interested in helping the orchestra with scheduling and planning trips, please let us know!
- Uniform Room Team: Ms. Solis needs volunteers who are available throughout the year to keep the uniform room organized and tidy, help determine how many uniforms need to be ordered, and assist students on days/evenings when they have orchestra performances.
- Food Team: Assist with planning, buying, and serving food at orchestra events.
- Fundraising Team: Assist with fundraisers like coffee sales, auctions, merch sales, etc.
- Volunteer Team: Join the list of people we contact with there’s a volunteer need at concerts, fundraisers, and events.