Welcome

Congratulations to Varsity and Non-Varsity Orchestras!

Our amazing orchestras performed incredibly well at the Full Orchestra UIL Competition last week.

  • Varsity earned what is called a “sweepstakes,” getting a 1 (the highest rating, also called superior) from all three judges for their concert performance. And they earned a 1 for sight reading.
  • Our non-varsity orchestra also earned a 1 for their performance and a 1 for sight reading!

The scores are great, but what they show is how hard working and dedicated the students are, and that’s worth celebrating!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

And the many orchestra families who have given so generously.

Save the Date

  • Early practices in the Spring can be different from week to week because of performances, school closures, and last minute additional practices.
  • Varsity practices:
    • Wednesday, March 20th at 7:15 am
    • Tuesday, March 26 at 7:15 am
    • Wednesday, April 3 at 7:15 am
    • Thursday, April 11 at 7:15 am
    • Friday, April 12th: Possible practice, if needed
  • Non-Varsity practices:
    • Tuesday, March 19th at 7:15 am
    • Friday, March 22nd at 7:15 am
    • Monday, March 25 at 7:15 am
    • Friday, March 29 at 7:15 am
    • Friday, April 5 at 7:15 am
    • Tuesday, April 9 at 7:15 am     
  • Tuesday, March 19th: Parent Booster meeting at 7:00 pm via Zoom. All are welcome to attend. Zoom link will be provided at a later date. 
  • Tuesday, March 26
    • String orchestra pre-UIL festival (see below for details)
    • String Orchestra and Composer Concert at Austin High
  • April 11-12: String orchestra UIL (see below for details)

See the calendar for all other important spring dates.

New York Trip Was a Success!

The students had a wonderful time during their trip to New York. Congratulations to students on having a productive and successful masterclass while there. We would also like to thank the chaperones who accompanied the students for helping to make this a wonderful experience:  Stacie Mitchamore, Maria Castillo, Paul Havens, and Christina Sabisch. 

String Orchestra UIL Events

Pre-UIL Festival: The varsity orchestra will warm up at 8:50 am and will perform at 9:30 am.  The Non-Varsity orchestra will warm up at 10:50 am and will perform at 11:30 am.  Parents are welcome to attend!  We will need one adult volunteer to accompany the Non-Varsity orchestra on March 26th.  If you are available, please contact Ms. Solis.  

String Orchestra Competition: The string orchestra UIL competition is Friday, April 12th, at the Austin ISD Performing Arts Center.  The Non-Varsity orchestra will warm up at 9:55 am and will perform at 10:30 am. The Varsity orchestra will warm up at 2:55 pm and will perform at 3:30 pm.  Parents are welcome to attend! 

Orchestra Banquet Tickets Now Available!

Join us on April 21, at 5:00 pm, to celebrate the amazing students and their hard work this year! Purchase your tickets in advance. Adult tickets are $31. Student tickets are partially covered by booster funds and are only $20. The banquet will be held at Norris Conference Center, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 365, Austin, TX 78757

Senior Picture and Senior Orchestra Students Group Yearbook Ad

Seniors who took part in the senior photo group should also submit payment of $26 to contribute towards the senior group yearbook ad. Payments by check should be made out to Austin High Orchestra and be given to Ms. Solis. Students may also pay using Venmo. The Venmo address is: @AustinHighOrchestra.  

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