Allen ISD will be hosting our own Summer Band and Orchestra Academy for students in (current) grades 6 – 7 on June 25 through June 29 at Allen High School.  The application deadline is May 28th.  Online Payments are available in our Store Section.

Summer Camps are a great way to continue performing music over the Summer Break – while meeting new friends and having a great time! We hope to see you at a camp this Summer!

Current 5th grade students and parents (future 6th grade orchestra!)

Be sure and see us May 7th any time from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. for instrument sizing in the Allen HS Orchestra Hall – Instructions here!

Current 6th grade students and parents

Elementary students will perform at their first Orchestra Contest at the Sandy Lake Festival!
9-May Ereckson Elementaries (Boon, Boyd, Evans, Green, Kerr, Norton)
10-May Ford Elementaries (Bolin, Chandler, Rountree, Story, Vaughan)
11-May Curtis Elementaries (Anderson, Cheatham, Marion, Olsen, Reed)

Elementary students will also perform at their Middle School for their Spring Concerts!
15-May Ford MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Ford MS –  6:30 p.m.
17-May Curtis MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Curtis MS  -  6:30 p.m.
17-May Ereckson MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Ereckson MS  -  6:30 p.m.

6th grade students performing a solo or in a chamber group – sign up for our AISD Chamber Festival on May 12th - Instructions

25 – 29 June – Summer Band and Orchestra Academy - open to all AISD 6th grade Orchestra students! Online Payment

Do not forget to use our Planning Guide for next year’s scheduling at your Middle School:.
Two year Middle School planning guide for orchestra

As always, check the Elementary section of this website for up-to-date information.

Current 7th – 8th grade students and parents

Middle School students performing a solo or in a chamber group – sign up for our AISD Chamber Festival on May 12th - Instructions

Middle School students will also perform at their Middle School for their Spring Concerts!
15-May Ford MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Ford MS –  6:30 p.m.
17-May Curtis MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Curtis MS  -  6:30 p.m.
17-May Ereckson MS 6-8 grade Orchestra Concert – Ereckson MS  -  6:30 p.m.

Audition music for 8th graders going to Lowery next year is available online

25 – 29 June – Summer Band and Orchestra Academy - open to all AISD MS Orchestra students! Online Payment

7th graders – Do not forget to use our Planning Guide for next year’s scheduling at your Middle School:
Two year Middle School planning guide for orchestra

8th graders – Do not forget to use our Planning Guide for next year’s scheduling at your High School:.
Four year High School planning guide for orchestra
When registering in Skyward, HS students will need to use the generic code.
FA1ORC – Orchestra

As always, check the Middle School section of this website for up-to-date information.

Current 9th – 12th grade students and parents

The 10th Annual Orchestra Banquet will be held in the AHS PAC Commons on May 11 – order your tickets now!

High School students performing a solo or in a chamber group – sign up for our AISD Chamber Festival on May 12th - Instructions

High School students will  perform at the AHS Performing Arts Center for their Spring Concerts!
21-May LFC Concert & Chamber, AHS Camerata & Concert
22-May LFC Sinfonia
24-May AHS Chamber & Sinfonia

Audition music for 9 – 11th graders going to AHS next year is available online (final exam grade for all)

As before, start plan your  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

Orchestra Uniform – Renewal/Return Form is due May 30, 2012.

As always, check the AHS/LFC section of this website for up-to-date information.

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

The High School Contest will be held February 28 through March 1 at the Allen HS Performing Arts Center.  Click here for the schedule.

The Middle School Contest will be held March 7 and March 8 at the Lowery Freshmen Center Auditorium.  Click here for the schedule.

We hope to see all of you at our UIL Contests – we value your support!

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.

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.