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# Austin High Orchestra Boosters Club

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- [Welcome](https://austinhighorchestra.com/) - Welcome from the Stephen F. Austin High School Orchestra Program. Please explore our site to learn about our highly regarded program, our exciting events and concerts, and our engaged and accomplished students.
- [Donate](https://austinhighorchestra.com/support-ahs-orchestra/donate/) - Every year, we need to raise approximately $50,000 above and beyond what AISD contributes to cover the costs of our program. Please consider supporting the orchestra program and the students who love it with a tax-deductible donation. A recurring monthly donation will fit your budget and supports ours. (Note that Venmo does not support recurring
- [AHS Orchestra Summer Camp 2026](https://austinhighorchestra.com/camps-trips/ahs-orchestra-summer-camp/) - Join Us for Maroon Orchestra Summer Camp 2026!See below for important schedule information August 3rd to 7th, 9 am to noonAustin 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
- [SPRING Banquet](https://austinhighorchestra.com/banquet/) - Join us on Sunday, April 26, at 5:00 pmat the Norris Conference Center to celebrate a great year! Ticket sales for the Orchestra Banquet are closed. Please contact Stacie Mitchamore if you have any questions. Menu Options Reminder
- [UIL & Competitions](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/uil-competitions/) - Austin High Orchestras and individual students excel in UIL and other competitions, at the varsity and non-varsity level. UIL String Orchestra2026Varsity: 1 / Superior for Concert and Sight Reading, sweepstakesNon-varsity: 1 / Superior for Concert and Sight Reading, sweepstakes2025Varsity: 1 / Superior for Concert and Sight Reading, sweepstakesNon-varsity: 1 / Superior for Concert and Sight
- [Full Orchestra UIL](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/uil-competitions/full-orchestra-uil/) - UIL Full Orchestra Competition on March 4, 2026Full Orchestra Concert at Austin High on February 25, 2026, at 6:30 pmPre-UIL Festival on February 18, 2026 A reminder that parents are not allowed to attend the UIL competition performance but are invited to the concert at Austin High and the pre-UIL festival at the AISD PAC.
- [Solo & Ensemble UIL Competition](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/uil-competitions/solo-ensemble-uil/) - February 7, 2026 January 24, 2026Akins High School UPDATE: The Solo and Ensemble competition has been rescheduled due to weather. As a result of the rescheduling, Carrie Miller will not be available as an accompanist. Trevor Villwock will take her place. Ms. Miller has already reimbursed families for payments received. Families should now direct those
- [Winter Concert 2025](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/fall-concerts/winter-concert-2025/) - Join us for a special night of holiday music from diverse traditions Wednesday, December 10 (6:00 pm & 7:15 pm) Austin High School Gym Orchestras from Austin High, vertical team schools, and other local elementaries gather to perform a diverse mix of holiday music from different traditions. With lit-up bows and sing-a-longs, it’s always a
- [Winter String Camp for Young Students](https://austinhighorchestra.com/camps-trips/winter-camp/) - January 17, 2026, 9 am to 2 pmAustin High School Orchestra RoomA fun-filled day for 4th and 5th graders interested in orchestra.No previous experience necessary! On Saturday, January 17th, from 9 am-2 pm, Austin High Orchestra is hosting a special one-day string camp for young students who may be interested in joining orchestra in middle
- [Fall Semester Concerts](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/fall-concerts/) - Orientation Concert The first concert of the year, in mid September, is an opportunity for parents to see their student play (possibly for the first time), and to learn more about the program, the upcoming year, and ways to get involved. You'll hear from the parent board president and the Orchestra Student Council. Monster Concert
- [Monster Concert & Festival 2025!](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/fall-concerts/monster-concert-2025/) - A big THANK YOU to all the students, parents, and families that attended the Monster Concert and Carnival on Saturday and helped to make it a great success! An extra big thank you to students and adult volunteers who donated their time and effort to make sure the concert and carnival ran smoothly! We could
- [Volunteer](https://austinhighorchestra.com/support-ahs-orchestra/volunteer/) - Please consider supporting the orchestra program and students by gifting your time! It's only with the support of parents and community members that Austin High Orchestra can offer such an incredibly enriching experience to all interested students. We need event and activity volunteers throughout the year, such as fundraising events and UIL competitions (sign up
- [Orientation Concert 2025](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/fall-concerts/orientation-concert-2025/) - Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 6:30 pm We are so excited to see our students perform in their first concert of the year! You'll hear from Ms. Solis, the parent booster board, and the orchestra student council on plans for the year and how you can help this amazing program at Austin High thrive and
- [Austin Fine Arts Organizations](https://austinhighorchestra.com/contact-resources/resources-fine-arts/) - Austin Civic Orchestra Austin Classical Guitar Society Austin Philharmonic Orchestra Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin Youth Orchestra (AYO) Balcones Community Orchestra Center for Educator Development in Fine Arts (CEDFA) Chamber Music in Public Schools (CHAMPS) League of American Orchestras Round Rock Symphony Orchestra Southwestern University — Sarofim School of Fine Arts Texas Coalition for Quality Arts
- [Support AHS Orchestra](https://austinhighorchestra.com/support-ahs-orchestra/) - The AHS Orchestra Program is one of the oldest and finest in Austin. Our director creates incredible opportunities for students to excel, to learn, to lead, and to become part of a community. All of the amazing opportunities the program provides, as part of a public school with limited funding, are only possible because of
- [Fall Trip 2025](https://austinhighorchestra.com/camps-trips/fall-trip-2025/) - Dallas! September 26-28 (Friday - Sunday) $100 deposit was due on September 3. Get ready for a 3-day trip to Dallas with the Austin High Orchestra! Cost and Registration Students: A $100 registration deposit was due on September 3. To keep costs down, we are going to try to fundraise to pay for the rest of
- [Become a Sponsor](https://austinhighorchestra.com/support-ahs-orchestra/become-a-sponsor/) - Thank you to our sponsors! Our Platinum Sponsors The Dettmer Family,in honor of Sam The MitchamoreFamily Our Gold Sponsors The Otten Family The Maloney Family Sponsors help bring attention to our fundraising efforts and help us expand our support of student performers. The Austin High Orchestra Booster Club is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports the
- [Fees, Instrument Rentals, and Uniform Requirements](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/fees-instruments-uniforms/) - Annual Fees The yearly orchestra fee for all students is $150. If your student does not have an instrument and needs to rent one, the school instrument rental fee is an additional $60 per year. Students who play the bass must also pay the $60 instrument fee because they use the instruments for practice at school. Most students who
- [Orchestra Boosters](https://austinhighorchestra.com/support-ahs-orchestra/parent-board/) - Welcome Orchestra Parents! The Austin High Orchestra program wouldn't be able to offer all of the amazing opportunities it does without the support of wonderful, involved parents like you. Please consider attending the meetings, held by the elected AHOP board. They occur one evening each month during the school year, with one or two ramp-up
- [Contact Info](https://austinhighorchestra.com/contact-resources/contact-info/) - Please get in touch. We would love to hear from you. EMAILAna Maria Solis-Herrera, Orchestra Director: Stacie Mitchamore, AHO Parent Board President: TELEPHONE AND FAXOrchestra Office Telephone: 512-414-2505 ext. 71538School Office Telephone: 512-414-2505School Office Fax: 512-414-7373 MAILING ADDRESSStephen F. Austin High School1715 West Cesar Chavez StreetAustin, TX 78703 MORE SCHOOL RESOURCES Stephen F. Austin High
- [Calendar](https://austinhighorchestra.com/calendar/) - Can't see the calendar? Try switching to Google Chrome, especially if you are using an iPad, an iPhone, or Safari. https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=jvscq0oa48o8r6kl4r8qgq66o40pktn3%40import.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago
- [Coffee Fundraiser!](https://austinhighorchestra.com/coffee/) - Thank you for your interest in supporting the Austin High Orchestra! The coffee fundraiser has ended, but we always need and appreciate donations. If you ordered coffee, the AHS orchestra student you ordered from will deliver your coffee after October 19, 2023. The tip for GiveButter at checkout is optional. You can set it to
- [AHS Orchestra Student Board](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/student-council/) - The 24-25 AHS Orchestra Student Board President: Elizabeth Herrera Vice-President: Avery Warren Treasurer: Ema Williams Secretary: Lilla Gysan Fundraising Coordinator: Lucy Havens Instrument and Uniforms Managers: Sofia Mickler and Seville Bohn Master of Ceremonies: Ibrahim Madeira Stage Managers: Bryson Mitchamore and Zach Dettmer Sophomore Advisors: Makeda Garcia and Collin Crawley Junior Advisors: Kennedy Quintanilla and
- [Resources for Students](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/assignments-smartmusic/) - MakeMusic (formerly Smart Music) Weekly assignments will be assigned on MakeMusic for students to complete at home. MakeMusic is interactive music learning software to which the Austin High Orchestra (as well as many other area schools) has a subscription. The cost of MakeMusic is included in the dues for orchestra students. The only students who
- [Store](https://austinhighorchestra.com/store/)
- [Contact](https://austinhighorchestra.com/contact-resources/)
- [Spring Semester Concerts](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/spring-concert/) - Check the Calendar page or the Updates section of the home page for current dates! UIL Rehearsal Concerts In the spring, the orchestras perform at least 3 concerts for parents and the community. February: Full Orchestra Pre-UIL Concert, including students from the AHS Band March/April: String Orchestra Pre-UIL Concert May: Spring Concert; see below The
- [Spring Trip](https://austinhighorchestra.com/camps-trips/spring-trip/) - Details for the Next Spring Trip Coming Soon! Each year, members of the AHS orchestras are invited to come along on a spring break trip. In years past, we've gone to New York, NY Orlando, FL New Orleans, LA San Francisco, CA Nashville, TN The students have an opportunity to Participate in clinics with composers
- [Concerts & UIL](https://austinhighorchestra.com/concerts-uil/)
- [Director of AHS Orchestras](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/director-ahs-orchestras/) - Ana Maria Solís-Herrera is the Director of Orchestras at Austin High School in the Austin Independent School District. She was named Austin High's Teacher of the Year for the 2023-24 school year. Previously she served as Director at O. Henry Middle School, Lamar Middle School, and McCallum High School. She is the logistics coordinator for
- [Camps & Trips](https://austinhighorchestra.com/camps-trips/)
- [Parental Support Tips](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/parental-support-tips/) - Show an interest in the music study of your child. There is nothing more important than parental support in a child's study of music. Arrange for a regular time and a quiet place for practice. Monitor practicing and be sure that it is happening. Help the student to understand that the more the student practices,
- [About AHS Orchestra](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/more-about-ahso/) - The orchestra program of Austin High School welcomes you and your family into this exciting, diverse, and unique community! The orchestra program at Stephen F. Austin High School, led by Ana Maria Solís de Herrera, is highly regarded by Austin High faculty and students as well as the broader Austin music community. The orchestra enjoys
- [Scholarships](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/scholarships/) - The mission of the Austin High Orchestra Booster Club is to support every student who participates in the orchestra program, or who would like to. We recognize that the cost of participating isn't easily absorbed by every family, and we're here to help. We offer scholarships to help cover the fees and expenses related to
- [The Orchestra Program](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/)
- [The Orchestras](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/the-orchestras/) - Austin High School has four orchestras: Camerata, Philharmonic, Recital, and Chamber. Students who have room in their schedule may take a second orchestra class and play every day. Camerata Orchestra An ensemble comprised of students in the first year of high school orchestra who are in need of and who desire additional training in order to
- [Private Lessons](https://austinhighorchestra.com/the-orchestra-program/private-lessons/) - Please contact Mrs. Solis for general information or contact the instructors directly to schedule weekly lessons. Violin and Viola: Eugenie Edmonds Violin and Viola: Saber Walters Cello: John Walters Bass: Jonathan Rouse