Thank you for another wonderful monster concert!
October 24, 2026
Austin High School Performing Arts Center and Grounds
A big thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors
All funds raised go to support orchestra education at Austin High and local schools, including scholarships, instrument maintenance, competition fees and travel, and more.
Special thanks to our T-shirt sponsor
Mon-Tue, 11/2-11/3: Student Holiday
2/11-2/15: Possible orchestra trip to New Orleans (details below)
Helpful Links and Info
Register for Cut Time
If you have not yet registered with Cut Time, please use the following link to enter your personal information:
https://app.gocuttime.com/sr/TWEUL87R
The Austin High Orchestra Boosters use Cut Time to send weekly newsletters and share important program information. This year, Mrs. Heidi Gysan, Austin High Orchestra Booster Secretary, will send the weekly newsletter through Cut Time.
NOLA Is Calling—There’s Still Time to Join Us!
Join Mrs. Solis and your orchestra friends for five days of music, sports, history, food, and fun in New Orleans! We’ll depart midday Thursday, February 11, and return Monday, February 15, 2027, over Presidents’ Day weekend. We’re still welcoming more travelers!
Sign up soon! DEADLINE IS SUNDAY (10/18) AT MIDNIGHT
Go to the 2027 Spring Trip page for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities at Patton Elementary
Patton Elementary is looking for student volunteers to assist during certain evening music shows. Ten to fifteen students are needed and will earn two hours of volunteer time after they assist during a show. This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while providing information about high school orchestra! Volunteers will assist classroom teachers with their students as they prepare and wait for their turn on stage. Register for a specific show date and time! Times are 5:00-7:00 pm. Dates include Oct. 22, Dec. 10, Feb. 25, all on a Thursday.
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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Orchestra Parents: @hak8gd