Updates
Important Dates and Times!
RESCHEDULED Sat, 1/24 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm): Solo and Ensemble [Akins HS]
Mon, 1/26: School Closed (Weather)
Tue, 1/27: School Closed (Weather)
Wed, 1/28 (7:10 am): Early practice for varsity orchestra players (Band Room)
Thu, 1/29: Individual Orchestra Student Picture Day (details below)
Fri, 1/30 (7:10 am): Early practice for non-varsity orchestra players (Band Room)
Fri, 1/30: HEB Scholarship for seniors due date
Mon, 2/2 (6:30 pm): Orchestra Booster Board Meeting (details below)
Sat, 2/7 (9:00 am – 2:00 pm): Solo and Ensemble [Akins HS]
Mon, 2/16: Student Holiday – Presidents’ Day
Tue, 2/17: Student Holiday – Lunar New Year
Wed, 2/18: Pre-UIL Full Orchestra Festival (AISD PAC)
Wed, 2/25: Pre-UIL Full Orchestra Concert (Austin High PAC)
Helpful Links and Info
Solo and Ensemble Competition
The Solo and Ensemble competition has been rescheduled due to weather.
UPDATE: As a result of the rescheduling, Carrie Miller will not be available as an accompanist. Trevor Villwock will take over for her.
Solo and Ensemble competition will take place on Saturday, February 7th 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. Payment for the accompanist should be submitted before the first practice by Venmo, cash or check.
Solo times can be found at
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1elLDMMEchOhnFbAvZy3QG1Sav6FlyPK1Ungcmd6_baA/edit?usp=sharing
Visit the Solo and Ensemble page for more information.
Orchestra Student Picture Day
Orchestra student picture day is this Thursday, January 29th. Parents can pay with the traditional paper form and check/cash, or they can order online and pay via credit/debit.
For online ordering, fill out the form, submit it, then follow the link to checkout.
https://forms.gle/XpNri6Ckfpcfc7Z39
Scholarship Opportunity for Seniors (Apply by January 30th)
Seniors, please see the following information using the link below regarding a scholarship opportunity provided by HEB for the 8th Annual Community Leader Scholarship Program. Fifteen students will be selected and the deadline to apply is Friday, January 30th!
https://www.sportsinaction.com/scholarship/application-form
Orchestra Booster Board Meeting
The next orchestra Booster Board Meeting is Monday, February 2nd, at 6:30 pm. It will be held virtually and all are welcome to attend! Please see the Cuttime newsletter for the link.
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.
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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