GMEA All-State Orchestra Audition Sign-Up
If you want to audition for the GMEA All-State Orchestra, please sign up no later than tomorrow, September 6 with Dr. Laux. First round auditions are on Saturday, October 13. Auditions require a $25 fee payable to AHSOA by September 14.
Excerpt Test #1
Everyone should have played their scale test in class a few weeks ago. Our next playing exam is the first excerpt test and is due this Friday by 11:59 PM. Late submissions will be reduced by 11 points per day late.
All assignments are posted on the class calendars, under the Members menu on the website. Be sure to follow the directions for recording and uploading your video along with submitting the online form with your video’s URL. Click here for directions!
Orchestra Picture Day
This Friday, September 7 is our orchestra group photo day. These photos will be used for our orchestra program book. All students will need to bring their full uniform and instruments to school on Friday. Please don’t forget the details, such as your black shoes and socks!
Special thanks to Mr. Craig Sweat for his expertise and for taking the time to photograph us!
Uniforms
There are still a few new students who have not paid for and/or picked up their orchestra uniform. Students need uniforms on Friday for our group photos and for our upcoming concerts.
SPF Payments
We are still missing Student Participation Fee (SPF) payments. These fees cover many necessary expenses that allow our orchestra program to be its best. If you have not submitted your SPF payment, you can do so by sending in a check with your child for $120 made payable to ASHOA or use our convenient online payment option. It is an expectation that each family contributes their fair share for the good of the program. If you need to discuss payment arrangements with Dr. Laux, please contact him at [email protected].
Curriculum Night
Curriculum night at AHS is Thursday, September 13 at 7:00 PM. I’m looking forward to seeing you there and showing you all what is happening with the orchestra classes!
Fall Concert
Don’t forget that our Fall Concert is Tuesday, September 25 and will begin at 6:30 PM. All of the orchestras will perform and we will be inviting our special guests, the combined 8th grade orchestras from Webb Bridge and Hopewell MS. We will all perform a special grand finale too! You don’t want to miss it.
A pre-concert dinner will be served starting at 5:00 PM. An RSVP form will be sent out to students soon.
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Attention students in Sinfonia, Symphony, or Chamber Orchestra! You are eligible to apply for the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Visit this link for more information and to apply! https://goo.gl/forms/2q8BvOgixBukTM7s2. The deadline for the application is September 28.