Spring Concert
Our Spring “Pops” Concert is less than two weeks away! Please join us on Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 PM for this fun event filled with great music from all orchestras!
Symphony Performance at Spring Band Concert
The AHS Symphony will perform at the AHS Band concert on Thursday, April 28 starting at 7:00 PM. The symphony will play “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah.”
SPF (Student Participation Fee)
We are still waiting for Student Participation Fee (SPF) payments from dozens of families. SPF is $120 annually. These funds are critical to our yearly budget and desperately needed in order to provide the best possible experiences for our students. We accept PayPal payments on our website, Zelle payments through your bank, or checks payable to AHSOA.
PayPal: https://www.alpharettaorchestra.org/pay
Zelle: Send to [email protected] and please include student’s name in the memo.
Checks: payable to AHSOA and can be sent into school and deposited in the lockbox in the orchestra room.
Please let our AHSOA Treasurer, Erin Barrett, know if you have any questions.
Senior Showcase
Our Senior Showcase will be held on Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 PM in the AHS Auditorium. This event is a way for our seniors to strut their stuff one last time on the AHS stage. All orchestra students are REQUIRED to attend this event for a minor grade.
Awards Banquet
The annual AHS Orchestra Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM at the Iron Horse Golf Club, 3430 Highway Nine North, Milton, GA 30004. This is the same location as last year, but has a new name. (Google Maps Link)
We will present awards, honor our graduating seniors, and enjoy a tasty buffet-style meal that includes dinner, drinks, and dessert. Food will be served from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Please dress appropriately. Please no jeans, shorts, etc.
The menu
- Warm Rolls & butter
- Mixed Greens Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette & Ranch Dressing
- Southern Green Beans
- Mashed Potatoes
Macaroni & Cheese - Herb Roasted Chicken with Chef’s Choice Sauce
- Beef Lasagna
- Choc chip cookies, Brownies, Cake
- Water, sweet tea, unsweet tea, lemonade, sprite & coffee
Banquet Tickets
Tickets are $28 per person and can be ordered online and paid via PayPal.
The other option to pay is via Zelle payment through your bank. You can direct Zelle Payments to [email protected].
Be sure to include the student’s name and # of tickets you are purchasing in the memo.
The deadline for ordering awards banquet tickets is Tuesday, May 3 or until capacity is reached.
Graduation
Congratulations to our senior class of 2022! All students who are non-seniors and members of Philharmonia, Sinfonia, Symphony and Chamber will join members of the AHS band to play at graduation. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 26 (our last day of school). We will have rehearsal at about 4:00 PM and the ceremony will begin at around 7:00 PM. This is a required event for these students and a great way to end the school year while paying a final tribute to our amazing senior class of 2022!
Senior Honor Cords
Seniors who have spent four years in the AHS orchestra program are eligible for a senior honor cord. The cords are just $6 and can be paid for online or with the cash or check brought into school and put in the dropbox.
Looking for a way to pay for next year’s SPF??
The AHSAA Ameris Ovations program has kicked off for the 2022 season. The Orchestra is part of the Alpharetta High School Athletic Association which participates in the Ovations Not-For-Profit fundraising program. Participation in this program allows families of students the opportunity to earn credits to offset their Booster Club participation fees by working at the Ameris Bank Amphitheater during concerts and events. You must be 21 or older to volunteer. All earned money is awarded in January. With the amount you earn this summer, you can be refunded up to the amount you pay for 2022-2023 Student Participation Fees only, all extra is considered a donation to the Orchestra program (thank you!). For more information on the AHSAA Ovation program and register go to: http://ahsverizonvolunteers.weebly.com/
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, April 28 – Symphony performs on Band concert, 7 PM
- Tuesday, May 3 – Spring Pops Concert, 7 PM
- Tuesday, May 10 – Senior Showcase Concert, 7 PM
- Thursday, May 12 – AHSO Awards Banquet, Iron Horse Club, 6 PM | TICKETS
- Friday, May 13 – Last Day for Seniors
- Thursday, May 26 – Graduation ceremony (Orchestra will perform), 7:30 PM