Newsletter 4-18-19

Awards Banquet

This is the absolute final callfor Awards Banquet tickets!! Please pay online with PayPal by 6:00 PM TODAY if you plan on attending the banquet.  Tickets are $33 each and the banquet will be held on Friday, April 26 at the Alpharetta Marriott on Windward Parkway.  http://www.alpharettaorchestra.org/paypal

Movie Night

Tomorrow, Friday, April 19 is MOVIE NIGHT in the orchestra room starting at 6:30 PM. We will be watching Pirates of the Caribbean. Students should have already RSVP’d if they were planning to attend so we could have a correct pizza count. Also, each person should bring some snacks/drinks to share.  Specifics are on the poster in the orchestra room.

Spring Concert

Reminder that our Spring Concert is next Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 PM in the Auditorium.  Students should arrive no later than 6:15 PM. 

Weekend Practice

All instruments should go home this weekend so that students can practice for the Spring Concert!  Due to the EOC testing schedule next week, we will be limited in our rehearsals next week.

Volunteers and Donations needed for the Concert Café

Parents – we need your help and donations for our wonderful concert cafe. Please sign up hereto volunteer to work or donate items to bring in!

Pre-Concert Dinner RSVP

Students should complete the pre-concert dinner RSVP if they plan on eating dinner prior to the concert. Dinner will be served starting at 5:30. http://bit.ly/2uWjwU8

2nd Annual Senior Showcase Concert

Our Senior Showcase Concert will be on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 PM.  Come out and support our senior class as they showcase their talents!
Note: All orchestra members are required to attend this concert.

Solo & Ensemble Performances

Students will perform their ensembles for the class on Thursday and Friday, May 9-10.  Solos must be uploaded to the SOLO SUBMISSION FORMby Sunday, May 12 at 11:59 PM. 

Graduation Ceremony

Due to new time constraints, we have been forced to reduce the size of our graduation orchestra.  For this year only 3rd, 4th, and 5th period orchestras (minus seniors) will be performing for the graduation ceremony. Graduation will be on Thursday, May 23.   Students should reserve the day and evening. Details will follow.

Dates at a glance

April 19 – Movie Nightat 6:30 PM in the orchestra room
April 25 – Spring Concertat 7:00 PM
April 26 – Awards Banquetat 6:30 PM in the Alpharetta Marriott
April 30 – Senior Showcase at 7:00 PM 
May 9-10 – Small Ensemble Performances(during class)
May 15-17 – Senior Final Exams
May 20-22 – Final Exams
May 23 – Graduation Ceremonyand Last Day of School

Alpharetta High School Orchestra