Newsletter #6 – 11-07-19

FCS All-County Honor Orchestra

FCS All-County Orchestra Auditions are after school today starting at 4:00 at Centennial HS.  It’s first-come, first-served and times are not scheduled.  Good luck to those who are auditioning!

KSU Orchestra Invitational

Our KSU performances are tomorrow and we are very excited. A few reminders.

  • Uniforms – students must be in uniform when they arrive at school
  • Itinerary – busses are leaving AHS at 9:00 and we will arrive back around 6:30 PM.  Students will call parents when we are leaving KSU. Full Intinerary
  • This performance is for a major concert grade!  
  • Students should be respectful when listening to other orchestras.  Phones should be away and silent during performances.
  • The orchestras will have a short formative clinic by nationally-known conductor and pedagogue, Dr. Kirk Moss. https://www.alfred.com/authors/dr-kirk-d-moss/
  • The performances are free and open to the public!  Please come support us!
  • Any special transportation needs (arriving late/leaving early) should be arranged with Dr. Laux immediately, via email.

Orlando Trip Deposits

Please remember that the $125 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot for our upcoming trip to Orlando is due by next Friday, November 15. Checks should be made payable to AHSOA and put in the black dropbox.

Movie Night

Our fall movie night will be next Friday, November 15 at 6:30 PM in the orchestra room.  Details coming soon!

Winter Concert

Our annual winter concert is Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 PM in the AHS Auditorium.  Please save the date.

All-State Round 2

All-State Round 2 excerpts are now online at https://www.gmea.org/aso-audition-information

 You can download them and begin working.  Save the date for Saturday, January 11 at Martha Ellen Stilwell School of the Arts, 2580 Mt Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236.

GHP Auditionees

Congrats to Erin C., William Z., Joseph Y., and Henry H. for auditioning for the Governor’s Honor Program on Monday evening.  Thank you for representing our school!

Alpharetta High School Orchestra