☆ 2023-24 UIL Achievements ☆
Like most years, our student musicians excelled in UIL competitions this year!
☆ 10 students advanced to state in Solo & Ensemble UIL
☆ 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 Solis-Herrera, was named
Austin High’s Teacher of the Year!
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
And the many orchestra families who have given so generously.
Save the Date
- Wednesday, May 1: Early practice for all orchestras at 7:30 am
- Wednesday, May 8: Early practice for all orchestras at 7:30 am
- Thursday, May 9: Spring Concert, 6:30 pm, Austin High PAC
- Friday, May 10: Ice Cream & Movie Social; sign-up and pay using the form below.
- Memorial Day Weekend: UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition; more details on day and time to come
- August 5-9: AHS Orchestra Summer Camp! (Scroll down to register)
See the calendar for all other important dates.
AISD Solo and Ensemble
Congratulations to all students who participated in the AISD Solo and Ensemble on Saturday. A special congratulations to Julian Felix who won “Best in Class” for the second year in a row!
Orchestra Spring Concert and Celebration of Carrie Miller’s Retirement
Join us for our spring concert at Austin High on Thursday, May 9th, at 6:30 pm. We will also celebrate Carrie Miller’s retirement as the Orchestra Director from Small Middle School. If your student attended Small Middle, please send any photos you may have of Ms. Miller and the Small Orchestras using the link we shared in the newsletter.
Ice Cream & Movie Social, May 10
Come to the last social of the year. Dinner, ice cream, & a movie provided. Cost is $15 per student, via the form below. Even if you need to pay with cash or check, please still complete the form, choose pay by check, and then turn your payment into Ms. Solis. Also, be on a lookout for an email about how to use a promo code for any existing student credit.
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.
- Graphic Designer: Every year, we need help designing posters, flyers, merchandise, online graphics, and other material.
- 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.
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.