2. CLUSTER CONCERT

3. WINTER CONCERTS

4. TRIP PAYMENT DUE

1. ARLIE’S ANGELS:  it’s time for Arlie’s Angels!  The AHS Orchestra is adopting two children in need.  We are collecting donations this week that will be used to buy gifts for a bright holiday!  Any monetary donations are welcome and appreciated.  Students will be able to give donations to the directors in class Thursday and Friday.

2. CLUSTER CONCERT:  the Cluster Concert is Saturday!!!  All orchestra students are invited, and members of Symphony and Philharmonic are required to attend.  Students required to attend must report at 10 am in jeans and this year’s orchestra shirt, and will be done by 5 pm.  Pizza will be provided to those required to attend.

3. WINTER CONCERTS:  our Winter Concerts are next week!  All students are required to attend the concert for their group(s).  Students must wear the formal performance uniform.  PLEASE TRY ON YOUR UNIFORM THIS WEEKEND TO MAKE SURE IT STILL FITS!!!  Any problems should be brought to a director on Monday.  We will not be able to solve uniform issues the day of the concert.  Please see below for specific details for each concert.

Tuesday, December 5 @ 7:00 pm – Philharmonic, Sinfonia, Philharmonia, and Concert.  Philharmonia and Concert call is 6:00 pm.  Philharmonic and Sinfonia call is 6:30 pm.

Wednesday, December 6 @ 7:00 pm – Symphony, Chamber, and United Sound.  Symphony strings have a rehearsal with United Sound from 3-3:45 pm.  Symphony (all) call is 6:00 pm.  Chamber and United Sound call is 6:30 pm.

4. TRIP PAYMENT DUE:  the next New Orleans trip payment is due Thursday, December 7.  Please contact Mr. Goins to discuss any payment arrangements that may be needed.

Please let us know if you have any questions, and thank you for your continued support of the AHS Orchestra!!!

2. TURKEY BASH

3. ALLIANCE THANKS

4. ALL-STATE RESULTS

5. NOVEMBER BOOSTER MEETING

1. PRACTICE:  our Winter Concerts are QUICKLY approaching, and will be here before you realize it!  Parents should be hearing every student practicing at home using slow, deliberate tempos, breaking skills down into small sections, and using tuners and metronomes.  Students receive an assignment every class.  ALSO, students can earn EXTRA CREDIT every two weeks in orchestra, simply by practicing more!

A reminder that students are expected to take their instruments home after EVERY class.  We’ve seen a few more lonely instruments left in lockers recently; TAKE THEM HOME!

2. TURKEY BASH:  it’s time for TURKEY BASH!!!  FRIDAY, November 17 in the MAC!  Have an awesome Thanksgiving feast with your AHS Orchestra family!  Have a blast with a GIANT inflatable obstacle course, bungee run, 9 square, and a piñata!  Bring frisbees and footballs to throw with your friends!  FRIDAY is the deadline to sign up (in the Orchestra Hall).  Students must bring a side dish (determined by grade level), and MUST wear their current orchestra shirt.  More details will be sent in next week’s update email.  DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP!!!

3. ALLIANCE THANKS:  a huge thanks to EVERYONE who helped out at the Alliance Air Show!!!  It was an incredibly successful weekend for the booster club, and we could not have done it without AMAZING students and parents helping out!  We’ll see you in May for Colonial!!!

4. ALL-STATE RESULTS:  congratulations to Hannah L for earning a spot in the All-State Orchestras for a third year!!!  Hannah recorded an audition of professional level etudes and excerpts that was judged against auditions from across the state of Texas.  Student musicians who earn a spot in one of the Texas All-State Orchestras are truly among the Best of the Best.  To make All-State one year is a significant accomplishment, and to earn a spot across multiple years is a testament to Hannah’s dedication and hard work.  Bravo!!!

5. NOVEMBER BOOSTER MEETING:  the booster club has decided to cancel the meeting originally on the calendar for November 14.  The next meeting will be January 30, 2018.  Hope to see you there!

Please let us know if you have any questions, and thank you for your continued support of the AHS Orchestra!!!