Congratulations to all of our orchestra kids who performed at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest this past Saturday! Thank you to the many parents who came out and helped, also. We greatly appreciate you! We start Stringsation rehearsals this week. The AHS orchestra combine as one for two pieces at Stringsation. We will rehearse on […]
Saturday, March 14The Hatheway Gallery at Lewis & Clark Community College Arrive by 6:30 p.m.Unpack in the green room (on the left as you walk to Hatheway Hall auditorium.) Bring your instrument, chamber binder & Symphonic Orchestra music, and your own music stand. Dress nice. Perform 6:45ish – 7:40ish.You’ll be done about 7:45. Pizza 6:30 […]
Happy March and Happy Casimir Pulaski Day! Please RSVP for the ABOB Music Matters Dinner Auction by the end of this week. For more info or to make reservations go to abob.net: http://abob.net/abob/abob-once-upon-a-time-music-matters-dinner-auction/ Or let Ed Gray know: 466-9230 or email edgrayrams@charter.net. Also let me know ASAP if you have any donations or would like to […]
Mon., March 16 3:30 – 4:30 Symphonic Woodwinds Mon., March 23 3:30 – 4:30 Symphonic Winds, Brass, & Percussion Tues., March 31 3:30 – 4:30 Symphonic Winds & Brass Mon., April 6 3:30 – 5:00 […]
Tuesday, March 37:00 p.m.Calvary Baptist Church1422 Washington Ave., Alton Arrive by 6:30(6:00 if your ensemble wants to rehearse) Dress nice. (NO Symphonic concert attire) * Bring a music stand from home. * Bring a pencil. You will all critique 4 performers. All comments are serious. Cellos and Basses: bring your own instruments from home; bring […]
Both orchestras have playing tests due this week and Symphonic auditions for 2020-21 are wrapping. Most of Symphonic are in contest practice mode as well. Tuesday, February 25Symphonic Orchestra6:30 – 7:30Back door to music suite will be openSome students are staying a little after to run contest ensembles Wednesday, February 26Early dismissal for students (1:15) Looking […]
The kids played very well at the University of Illinois Orchestra Clinic. It was so awesome hearing the U of I Symphony Orchestra and being able to perform in the Krannert Center Great Hall. Our clinician, Dr. Steve Fairbanks of U of I, was very complimentary of the kids. Please have your kids bring in their […]
$30 St. Louis Symphony ticket money is due this Friday, February 14. Checks payable to Alton H.S. Alton H.S. is hosting the IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest Saturday, March 7. We are needing parent help throughout the day in 2 hours shifts. Let me know if you are interested. The ABOB Music Matters Dinner Auction is […]
8:00 a.m. Arrive at AHS with your instrument, music and Symphonic attire. Get a garment bag for your Symphonic concert dress. 8:15 Leave AHS. Lunch as soon as we arrive at Krannert Center. There are several restaurants just south of Krannert Center. Students must be in a group of at least 4 students. 12:45 Meet in lobby […]
Solo and Ensemble contest fees are due this week. Checks payable to Alton H.S. Contest info is posted on abob.net. http://abob.net/orchestra/high-school-orchestra/ihsa-solo-ensemble-contest-info-for-ahs-orchestra/ $30.00 for orchestra field trip to see the St. Louis Symphony is due by Friday, February 14. Checks payable to Alton H.S. We’ll be attending their Friday, March 27 concert, leaving AHS at 8:15 a.m. so […]