AHS ORCHESTRA UPDATE – 8.24.2025

1. SYMPHONY AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSAL TOMORROW 

Our first after-school symphony rehearsal is tomorrow from 3:30-5:30 pm in the orchestra room. Come directly to the room or re-enter through the Main Cube entrance. Give yourself time to go through the metal detectors. You may park by the Cube entrance or in front of Gym A after 3:10 pm. 

2. BOOSTER CLUB MEETING – TUES, AUG 26

Tuesday, August 26 at 7:00 pm

AHS Auditorium before the Parent Meeting. 

Gallery Entrance from Park Row at the top of the stairs by the crosswalk. 

3. PARENT MEETING **REQUIRED** – TUES, AUG 26

Tuesday, August 26 at 7:30 pm

AHS Auditorium

Gallery Entrance from Park Row at the top of the stairs by the crosswalk.

We will be discussing all policies, expectations,events, and information pertaining to the orchestra this year. Each student is required to be there with one parent or adult family member; please, no siblings. Students are excused if they have another AISD event/practice as long as the family member is in attendance. Please email Dr. Chapman immediately if your student will not be able to attend. 

4. GET FIT DAY **REQUIRED** – SAT, SEP 6

Saturday, September 6

8:50 am – 1:00 pm, 30-minute timeslot only 

AHS Orchestra Room

Main Cube Entrance

THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT DAY. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY and follow all directions in the checklist for a painless and speedy process. 

Get Fit Day is the day students will get fitted for their uniforms and handle all administrative orchestra issues. Packets are handed out at the required parent meeting. Included in the packet is the link/QR code to sign up for a 30-minute time slot on Saturday, a checklist to make your time at school as short as possible, and everything you need to turn in. 

If you lost your packet, you can send your student to get another one from a director or visit our website: www.ahsorchestra.com and download it from the “Forms and Docs” page. 

If bringing cash, please bring the exact amount. We do not have enough cash to make change for everyone. Please make checks payable to AHS Orchestra. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.