

Benbrook High School Orchestra
Debbie O'Brien March 8, 2024 Edition
Lots of things happening - Please read and look at the calendar at the bottom!
Orchestra Photo Shoot - Wed. March 20th. Wear concert black - head to toe
We are taking Orchestra pictures of the students by the photographer who has been doing the sports photos. We are excited to give each family digital pictures for you to have forever. Each student will get take 2 individual pics as well. They will be taking pictures before school and during class and will need to wear concert black head to toe. :)
UIL Was a Success!
The students did a wonderful job at UIL Orchestra contest. I am very proud of all of their hard work as they are some of the best orchestras in FWISD!!! Here are links to the videos. Please enjoy.
Symphonic (3 videos)
1 of 3. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LoKetK1kjCaCdgLNiKrMFXMxpsXtrVKy/view?usp=drive_link
2 of 3 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Penv60PSi8Z-TMoCQKNzwF79jQ-tPH1J/view?usp=drive_link
3 of 3 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pipDdTLPGkQrL055hNUePL-iVUliUYiR/view?usp=drive_link
Honors (1 video)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cc0ImwESyMI8_F364gj_mm5xF57gFdYn/view?usp=drive_link
UIL Solo & Ensemble - March 23 at BMHS
We need student and parent volunteers to help us run the contest from 7:30-5:30.
If you can volunteer please contact Ms. O or sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAFA72FA2FE3-48471192-help
For the Students Performing:
Monday, March 18 (Rehearsal)
7:50 am- Sofia
8:20 am- Cheyenne
8:50 am- MaLéna
9:20 am- Ben
10:00 am Kevin
10:30 am Joseph
1:15 pm - Maddy
2:00 pm - Aidan
Friday, March 22 (Rehearsal)
Before School 8:00 - Sofia
1st Period 8:30 - Cheyenne
5th Period Maddy
2nd Period Kevin
6th Period Ben
3rd Period
7th Period Joseph
4th Period Aidan
8th Period MaLéna
Here is the schedule for the actual Performance on March 23 at BMHS
2:40 - Joseph - Room 1
2:50 - Cheyenne - Room 1
3:00 - Aidan - Room 1
3:10 - Ben - Room 1
4:10 - Kevin solo - Room 1
4:20 - Maddy - Room 1
4:30 - MaLéna - Room 1
4:40 - Sofia - Room 1
5:00 - Fiona solo - Room 1
3:50 - Fiona & Abyela - Room 2
4:00 - Kevin & Chris. - Room 2
All District Auditions Sat. April 6 @ Carter Riverside HS
Auditions are coming up therefore I need to know who is trying out. Please encourage your child to do this. I was first chair twice as a kid and it is a very good experience. The clinic/concert is May 3 & 4 (only if they make the orchestra)
Spring Concert Tues May 14 & Banquet Friday May 10
If parents can help with the concert or the Banquet please let Ms. O know. Thanks!
How to pay for your Instrument
We cannot take payment in the Orchestra room for the instrument fee anymore so please see link or QR code to pay online with the school. If you would like to pay 80.00 you will have to put 40.00 in the cart twice. Thank you! https://fwisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/4594/408/False/True
Band App Communication
We are going to use the Band App instead of Remind this year in hopes that I can send out to everyone quickly. You will need to download the Band App or open it on your computer.
1st Period – Honors Orchestra https://band.us/n/a5ae95Y1T8r7V
2nd Period – Symphonic Orchestra https://band.us/n/a7a698Y5T7v9H