Even though the current school year is not over, students grades 6 – 11 will soon be scheduling their classes for the 2012 – 2013 school year!
Current 6th grade and 7th grade students and parents
Elementary students will have a chance to hear your Middle School Orchestra at the Jan. Concerts:
23-Jan 6th grade Orch. (Ford/Curtis) AHS Cafeteria (Ford – arr.at 5:30 p.m.) (Curtis – arr. at 6:45 p.m.)
24-Jan 6th grade Orch. (Ereckson) Ereckson MS Cafeteria (arrive at 5:30 p.m.)
The Orchestra Directors will also give information to parents and students as well. Help plan your MS class schedule by using this Fine Arts Scheduling guide:
Two year Middle School planning guide for orchestra
Current 8th grade students and parents
8th grade orchestra students will have a chance to perform together while the parents have an informational meeting with the High School Directors. The 8th grade Orientation will be held at the Lowery Freshman Center. A short concert of our 8th graders will follow!
26-Jan 8th grade Orch. orientation LFC Band Hall/Auditorium 6:00 p.m.
You can start planning your HS class schedule using this Fine Arts Scheduling guide:
Four year High School planning guide for orchestra
When registering in Skyward, HS students will need to use the generic code.
FA1ORC – Orchestra
Current 9th – 11th grade students and parents
As before, start planning your next year’s HS class schedule using this Fine Arts Scheduling guide:
Four year High School planning guide for orchestra
We also encourage ALL Orchestra Students to consider Advanced Music for Orchestra. This is not a separate class, but extra requirements which allows students to receive a 4.5 (10th grade) or 5.0 (11th – 12th grade) for orchestra.
We will be revising the Advanced Course Guide for next year, but you can get an overview from this year’s guide:
Advanced Music Course – Information and Application
When registering in Skyward, HS students will need to use the generic code.
FA1ORC – Orchestra
Allen ISD will celebrate the opening of the new Allen ISD Performing Arts Center with dinner and a special performance on Saturday, January 14. The PAC Gala will include a gourmet dinner prepared by Allen High School’s Culinary Arts students at 6:30 p.m. followed by performances at 8 p.m. by the Allen High School Wind Ensemble, Chorale, Chamber & Sinfonia Orchestras and Elite Dance Troupe. Student artwork also will be on exhibit in the new art gallery at the PAC.
The evening finale will be the premiere of a work commissioned by AHS Band, Choir and Orchestra Booster Clubs in dedication of the new Performing Arts Center composed by David Kneupper and conducted by Gary Lewis. The finale will be performed by the combined Allen High School music groups, band, chorale and orchestra.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.allenisd.org/pac or by calling the Fine Arts Office at 972-747-3387. For more information contact Kelly Kendlehart at kelly_kendlehart@allenisd.org.
Winter Concert Details:
Performance held at the AHS Performing Arts Center
7:00 p.m. – AHS Concert and Camerata (combined)
7:30 p.m. – LFC Chamber, Sinfonia, and Concert (separate)
8:30 p.m. – AHS Chamber and Sinfonia (combined)
Group Pictures for yearbook will be taken in the PAC foyer after each Orchestra’s performance (mandatory)
Individual Pictures are optional after Group Pictures - will be taken in the AHS Choir Hall (in H Hall)
Poinsettias on sale ($10) after concert (1st come/1st served). Concert will be finished by 9:00 p.m. for pick-up.
North Texas Food Bank Drive! Bring: Gift cards to local grocery stores, Spaghettios, Soups, Canned Fruit, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Crackers, Canned meat (Tuna & chicken). Deliver to AHS Booster Club on the north side of the PAC foyer.
Congratulations to our newest – and youngest ever – TMEA All-State members! Jennifer Cho earned 21st chair, violin (Symphony Orchestra) and William Lin earned 38th chair, cello (String Orchestra) Both students competed against hundreds of 9-12 grade orchestra students in the State of Texas and will perform on 2/11/2012 in San Antonio during the TMEA Convention. Membership in the TMEA All-State Orchestra is the most prestigious award for Texas Orchestra Students. They are also the first in Allen ISD Orchestra history to earn a spot in an All-State Orchestra as Lowery Freshmen Center Orchestra student members. Great job Jennifer and William!
