Updates
Important Dates and Times!
Mon, 1/5 (6:30 pm): Orchestra Booster Board Meeting (details below)
Sat, 1/10 (5:00 – 9:00 pm): AHSO Reunion (details below)
Fri, 1/16 (8:00 pm): Orchestra Social at the Long Center (details below)
Sat, 1/17 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm): Winter String Camp (details below)
Sat, 1/24 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm): Solo and Ensemble [Akins HS]
Helpful Links and Info
Orchestra Booster Board Meeting
The next orchestra Booster Board Meeting is Monday, January 5th, at 6:30 pm (the last day of winter break). It will be held virtually, and all are welcome to attend. Please see the Cuttime newsletter for the video link.
Orchestra Reunion of Past with Present
Please sign up by the end of the day today, JANUARY 5TH as we need to get final numbers on FOOD(!) to let Margarita Mendez know (Pueblo Viejo)!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP: https://givebutter.com/AHSOreunion
LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM ALUMNI AND PRESENT ORCHESTRA STUDENTS!!
There will be food provided by orchestra’s own Margarita Mendez with Pueblo Viejo. There will be drinks with Tito’s Vodka, and cocktail/mocktails provided by Austin High’s own Big Hat Spirits!! Each admission will come with 1 dinner ticket and 2 drink tickets. We can’t wait to see you!!
$50/adult
$25/under 21 adult
$10/AHS student
**Any questions, text Stacie @ 512-633-4028**
Visit our information page for more details.
Orchestra Social at the Long Center
The next orchestra social will be at the Long Center on Friday, January 16th at 8:00 pm. The Orchestra Boosters are sponsoring students to go to the Austin Symphony Orchestra performance of Planets and Pasos.
Tickets are only $5/student
We are working on an opportunity to meet Peter Bay, the ASO Conductor and Director, after the performance!
Please sign up here!
Winter String Camp
On Saturday, January 17th, from 9 am-2 pm, Austin High Orchestra is hosting a special one-day string camp for young students (4th and 5th graders) who may be interested in joining orchestra in middle school. It’s perfect for beginner musicians or students who’ve never played an instrument but think they might want to. Students can join us to try out instruments, learn very simple music, and perform in a mini-concert at the end of the day.
The cost is $40 per student to cover our expenses. Use the form at the following link to register and pay the fee.
Solo and Ensemble Competition
Solo and Ensemble competition will take place on Saturday, January 24th at Akins High School. Students will work with an accompanist several times throughout the month of January, as well as at the competition.
Visit the following page for more information.
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.
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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Chamber Orchestra: @hh2949
Orchestra Parents: @hak8gd
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Our Platinum Sponsors
James and Deborah Carrier
The Dettmer Family,
in honor of Sam
Sara Maxwell
Our Gold Sponsors
Anna Morgan-Penz
Memorial Scholarship
The Maloney
Family