Uniforms provided by the Orchestra program

• Black concert dress

OR

• Tuxedo jacket, tuxedo pants, and tie

Students will be fitted for their uniform during class and are responsible for their uniform for the entire school year.

Additional uniform supplies are required to be provided by the student

• Dress Uniform

• Black dress shoes (Close-toed, no more than 2” heels)

• Tuxedo Uniform

• Black dress shoes

• Black socks

• Formal, long-sleeved white tuxedo shirt (this is the style, families may purchase elsewhere in the same style)

Routine care of uniform

After each performance, it is strongly recommended that the black dress or tuxedo jacket be taken to the cleaners and dry-cleaned. Do not iron the dress or tuxedo. Removable sewn hems are permitted for dresses, but permanent alterations should not be made.

Collection of Uniforms

Any student who does not return the gown or tux by the announced date at the end of the year will have an “unclear record” form submitted to the office, and they will be unable to receive grades or register for the next semester until this obligation is met. Costs are: Dress ($112), Pants and Tuxedo Jacket ($112)

Our orchestra program continues to grow in numbers and talent, and we have huge things planned for them this year. We need to raise money to help fund student symphony trips, senior scholarships, uniform supplies, music, student awards & incentives, clinicians, social, and more. This year, we are partnering with MONEYDOLLY to assist us with our fundraiser. This fundraiser is super EASY to execute. Your student will NOT handle any money or products. They run this entire fundraiser from their phone using the MONEYDOLLY app.

Hello Parents,

Welcome to the Titan Orchestra 24-25 school year! My name is Tracy Glasgow, and I am the CHS Orchestra Booster President this year. I have a senior that plays violin, and I’m looking forward to enjoying this last year participating in orchestra events.

We hope you all had an enjoyable long weekend. The fall season is upon us, and our first concert will be here in about a month. We will need help on September 17th & 18th fitting and distributing uniforms with Wylie from Tuxedo Connect. Please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/chsorchuniforms

Also please make sure to complete the required FISD background check here: https://friscoisd.voly.org

We have a parent WhatsApp group that can be found here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FUcMxfvN7lAB4UqGzHYF3q

We are looking forward to a great year!

All-Region and All-State are individual competition opportunities that all students are encouraged to prepare for. The process of preparing for an audition teaches goal setting, discipline, problem solving, and patience. Practicing and preparing challenging music makes students better players and helps develop a continuous growth mindset, whether they audition or not.

Students interested in auditioning for All-Region and/or All-State should start working on the material now with their private lesson teachers. Please take a moment to learn more about the All-Region and All-State process below

Interested in Private Lessons?

Private lessons provide your student the opportunity to have individual attention to their instrument. This individual attention will allow your student to grow rapidly as a player and musician. The benefits of private lessons include supplemental one-on-one focused instruction to help students reach their full potential on their instrument; additional attention to students' individualized goals; and a competitive edge in orchestra placement, All-Region, and Solo & Ensemble each year. Private lessons improve a student's technique and allow them to learn increasingly complex music that top-level orchestras play. Students aspiring to join the Virtuosi or Chamber groups are expected to be in private lessons as the rigor of the music demands specialized attention.

Returning students must complete the registration form to reserve your position in our CHS Private Lesson Program.

Stay up to date on all scheduled Orchestra Concerts, Competitions, and Socials by adding our Titan Orchestra Calendar to your Google calendar!

All students are required to be in their Orchestra's Remind. Parents are encouraged to keep up with regular reminders and updates for Orchestra.

Parents and Students: Click on the link below to join your orchestra's

• Concertante 1A
• Symphonic 2A
• Camerata 4B
• Philharmonic 3A
• Virtuosi 2B
• Chamber 3B

All students should be registered for their own class Remind!

Please have your instrument and supplies, 1" black binder with front pocket, dividers, and zipper bag, by the 1st day of school!

As we get ready to return to Orchestra, it's encouraged for students and families to utilize the repair and maintenance in your rental packages and have your instrument cleaned and adjusted before school returns. String replacement and bow rehairing once a year is ideal in order to get the best possible sound from your instrument!

Reach out to your instrument vendor to set up an appointment and to see if you can drop it off. This can take time as most luthiers are also preparing for the next school year so don't wait!

• Dallas Strings
• Cadenza Violins
• Music & Arts

• The Centennial Orchestra Booster Club is an integral part of the orchestra’s growth. Parents will donate countless hours to figure out ways to raise money for the Centennial Orchestra. They will volunteer to help out at concerts, receptions, contests; the list goes on and on.

• Students really enjoy all of the “extra” things that happen in orchestra. We go on trips, have parties, compete in contests, eat lots of food, and so much more! We look forward to maintaining traditions!

• All of these “extra” things are not free. Students want to see the traditions thrive. They will carry on as long as we have parents to volunteer and help raise the necessary funds to do so.

• A small number of parents cannot continue to do all of the work for an orchestra this size. The booster club, the Centennial Orchestra, and the directors need help from ALL parents.

• The orchestra’s school accounts and budget only take care of a very small amount of the monetary needs of the Centennial Orchestra. Fundraising and parent help is essential.

• Parent volunteers are needed in the following ways:

• Serving at concert receptions

• Helping to prepare/set up/serve at the Orchestra Banquet at the end of the year

• Spring Trip Chaperone

• Field Trip Chaperone

• Orchestra Party Chaperone

• Offering to pick up food or drinks for an orchestra function or party

• Being a member of the booster club board

• In order for this orchestra to run efficiently, ALL must contribute. The CHS Orchestra students deserve the best! Parents, you have wonderful children, and they should get to experience every opportunity that the CHS Orchestra has to offer.

Email centorchbooster@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering your time and/or joining the Titan Orchestra Booster Board.