2. PASSOFF DEADLINE

3. SOLO & ENSEMBLE

4. SPRING TRIP ELIGIBILITY

1. COLONIAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:  how can you help the AHS Orchestra???  Sign up to help at Colonial!!!  Last year, we raised $30K selling concessions, all of which goes to provide an awesome experience for the AHS Orchestra students!  BUT WE NEED YOU!!! It takes an army of volunteers to make this happen.

The Colonial golf tournament runs from May 21 (Monday) through May 27 (Sunday).  While we need help every day, we need increasing amounts of people starting Wednesday (May 23), and ESPECIALLY Saturday & Sunday.  STUDENTS ARE WELCOME TO HELP SATURDAY & SUNDAY!!!

HOW DO YOU SIGN UP???  Go to https://goo.gl/2dLzwt to sign up, or email ftorres@aisd.net with the day you would like to work, and we can add you.  SIGN UP SOON TO GET THE BEST SLOTS!!!

2. PASSOFF DEADLINE:  a reminder that the deadline for PO 5.1 (your ensemble passoff) is THIS FRIDAY at 2:50p.  Any ensemble needing to play outside of class time should arrange for plus passes, or may play after school at Thursday’s practice club.

3. SOLO & ENSEMBLE:  a reminder that Solo & Ensemble is THIS Saturday.  ALL eligible students are required to perform with their ensembles, and received performance times and information in class.  Please read the information handed out in class carefully, and arrive 20-30 minutes prior to your performance time.  WANT SERVICE HOURS???  Students can sign up to help in the Orchestra Hall.

4. SPRING TRIP ELIGIBILITY:  eligibility for the New Orleans trip is based on the current six weeks, which ends FRIDAY!!!  At this point, no refund is possible, so make sure you are passing all of your classes by the end of the day Friday!!!

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

2. SPRING FLING

3. SOLO & ENSEMBLE

1. COLONIAL HELP NEEDED:  mark your calendars for May 23-27 to help with concessions at Colonial!!!  With the help of an army of volunteers, we raised $30K dollars for the AHS Orchestra students last year!!!  Can we do it again???  That depends on YOU!!!  Have a friend, family member, or neighbor who can help?  GREAT…we need them!!!  Watch for details on how to sign up coming in an update email soon!

2. SPRING FLING:  mark your calendar for April 6 to attend our next social event, Spring Fling!!!  Fun, games, ice cream sundaes!  5-7p in the AHS Orchestra Hall.  More details will be given in class.  You don’t want to miss this!!!

3. SOLO & ENSEMBLE:  Solo & Ensemble is coming up on Saturday, April 14!  All eligible students are required to perform with their class small ensemble, and students are encouraged to play a solo, as well.  Please see the information given out in class (also available on Charms) for complete details on how to sign up.  Times will be scheduled throughout the day.  Entry forms are due by Tuesday, March 27.

4. SYMPHONY REHEARSALS RESUME:  Symphony afternoon rehearsals (4-6p) resume next Monday, March 26.  Students should be tuning/warming up by 3:50p.

5. PASSOFFS:  our next passoff cycle begins on April 2.  See the information given out in class (also available on Charms) for complete details.

6. TRIP MEETING:  a reminder that the New Orleans trip meeting is Tuesday, April 3 at 7p.  Attendance with a parent is required for all students participating in the trip.

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

2. SOLO & ENSEMBLE

3. COLONIAL

4. SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

1. TRIP MEETING DATE CHANGE:  the trip meeting has been moved to Tuesday, April 3, at 7:00 pm.  A reminder that all students participating in the New Orleans trip are required to attend this meeting with a parent.  We will review all details and expectations for trip participants.

2. SOLO & ENSEMBLE:  solo & ensemble is Saturday, April 14!  Students will receive entry forms when we return from spring break.  ALL academically eligible students will participate with a small ensemble that will be prepared during class.  Students received music options in class this week, and should begin learning their parts over the break.

3. COLONIAL:  Colonial is closer than it appears, and we need a small army of volunteers to make this a successful event!  Dates are May 21-27, with volunteers needed mainly May 23-27.  While students are ABSOLUTELY welcome to help on the weekend, and we WILL need them, we need LOTS of adults for the weekdays AND weekend!!!  Watch for more details about how to sign up starting after spring break!

4. SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY:  the Jennifer Lemin Memorial Fund is offering scholarships for seniors graduating from any AISD high school who are planning to major in music or education.  Jennifer Lemin was a graduate of the AHS Orchestra who went on to become a beloved orchestra director.  Interested students should visit https://www.jenniferleminmemorialfund.org/application for more information and to apply.

Please let us know if you have any questions.  We hope you have a wonderful spring break, and thank you for your continued support of the AHS Orchestra!!!