Join Us for Maroon Orchestra Summer Camp 2026!
See below for important schedule information
August 3rd to 7th,
9 am to noon
Austin High School Orchestra Room
$40 per student
Our annual summer camp is a wonderful opportunity for students—especially new students—to bond, learn new music for fall concerts and competitions, work with private instructors by section, get measured for performance uniforms, have fun, and more!
Please use this form to request a camp scholarship.
Even if you need to pay with cash or check, please complete the form. Choose pay by check (even for cash), and then turn your payment in to Ms. Solis or bring it to the first day of camp.
Please make every effort to have your student attend so they won’t be behind when the school year starts!
General Camp Information
Each summer, our director and Orchestra Student Council members organize a one-week, half-day camp required for all orchestra students, usually 2 to 3 weeks before the start of the new school year. It’s a wonderful opportunity for students—especially new students—to bond and have fun together.
During camp, we prepare for the new year and begin important instruction and rehearsal. We work on
- New music for fall concerts and competitions, for all orchestras.
- Region orchestra audition excerpts
- Sectional rehearsals led by our private instructors
- Technique (especially important for students who get a little rusty over the summer months)
Students also:
- Choose their school instruments
- Get measured for performance uniforms (dresses and tuxedos)
- Reconnect with friends!
The cost to parents for the camp is very low, primarily covering the cost of the private instructors we bring in to work with different groups of students, supplies, and snacks.
The camp is also another opportunity for parents to get involved.
Orchestra Camp Dates and Times
Dates: Monday, August 3–Friday, August 7, 2026
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Daily Check-In: 8:30 a.m. outside the Orchestra Room
During camp, students will:
Meet and connect with other orchestra students
Help select music for the upcoming school year
Review important technical concepts
Practice Region Orchestra excerpts
Receive their 2026–2027 orchestra T-shirt and music binder
Receive locker assignments, when needed
Check out school instruments for class or home use
Be fitted for or resized for concert uniforms
Students who need to check out a school instrument should arrive at 8:15 a.m. on the first day of camp. Students who are new to the program and need a locker will receive their locker assignment after the first day of camp.
All other students should check in by 8:30 a.m. to receive their name tag, music binder, and any other necessary materials.
Entering Austin High During Construction
Because Austin High is currently under construction, there are two possible ways to reach the Orchestra Room. The best option is to use the west-side entrance closest to Lake Austin Boulevard. Please use the call button at the entrance to request access to the building.
Students who drive should park in the west parking lot. The Austin High Band will be using the east parking lot for marching practice.
Snacks and Water
Individually wrapped snacks will be provided during camp. Students should bring a refillable water bottle each day.
Students with dietary restrictions are welcome to bring their own snack.
World Cup Team Challenge
Come ready to participate in our World Cup-themed team-building activities!
Students will be divided into eight teams. Each team will:
Select a country to represent
Choose a team captain and team roles
Create a chant or anthem
Participate in a new challenge each day
Earn points through matches, teamwork, duty, and team spirit
The team with the highest point total at the end of camp will win the Austin High Orchestra World Cup!
Daily Camp Schedule
Time — Activity
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. — Student Check-In
8:45 – 9:00 a.m. — Daily Introduction in the Orchestra Room
9:00 – 9:40 a.m. — Varsity Sectionals / Non-Varsity Orchestra Rehearsal
9:40 – 9:45 a.m. — Transition and Room Change
9:45 – 10:30 a.m. — Varsity Orchestra Rehearsal / Non-Varsity Sectionals
10:30 – 10:50 a.m. — World Cup Team-Building Challenge
10:50 – 11:10 a.m. — Snack Break
11:10 – 11:55 a.m. — Trip or Fundraiser Presentation and Orchestra Rehearsals
11:55 a.m. – noon — Announcements, Wrap-Up, and Dismissal
During the final rehearsal block, Non-Varsity Orchestra will rehearse in the Orchestra Room, and Varsity Orchestra will rehearse in the Choir Room.
Sectional Rooms
Section — Room or Location
Violin 1 — Room 265
Violin 2 — Chemistry Wing Hallway
Viola — Science Wing Hallway
Cello — Choir Room
Bass — Room 182