APRIL/MAY Newsletter

April 22nd, 2024

Join our Martin Orchestra Booster Club Remind to receive reminders: text @mobc24 to 81010.

The end of the year is just around the corner. We have a lot going on: stay in-the-know with the information below!

Fall Concert

Tuesday, April 30th, 6pm
Center for Visual and Performing Arts

Call times:
Concert 2: 5:30pm (on stage, uncase back hallway tables)
Concert 1: 5:30pm (MP room B)
Philharmonia: 5:45pm (back hallway tables)
Symphonic: 6:00pm (MP room A)
Chamber: 6:30pm (back hallway tables)
Philharmonic: 6:45pm (MP room B)
Symphony: 7:30pm (MP room A)

Students are NOT required to stay for the entire concert. Please mind the AISD clear bag policy.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Senior Scholarship - Due May 5th - seniors only

Summer Camp Scholarship - Due May 5th - all current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade

Banquet

Tuesday, May 14th, 7pm-11pm
The Fort Worth Club

Banquet ticket order forms will be sent home the week of April 22nd! Please return cash or check (made out to MOBC) to school by Tuesday, May 7th.

Banquet is a seated dinner, awards ceremony, presentation of end of year and senior slideshows, dancing and a photo booth. Doors open at 5:45pm and dinner is served at 6:30pm.

Auditions for 24-25 school year

All current 9th, 10th and 11th grade orchestra students will complete a live audition in May, regardless of schedule status for the 24-25 school year.

General Audition – for students NOT auditioning for Symphony
Symphony Audition – for students auditioning for Symphony

If you are not currently in Symphony and want to audition for Symphony, you will complete two auditions: the General Audition and the Symphony Audition.

Incoming 9th grade (current 8th graders) Audition Information – if you are not currently at Boles JH or Young JH, please follow the instructions given in the Incoming 9th Grade Audition information. All BJH and YJH students will have live auditions during their class at their school.

Results for ‘24-’25 Martin Orchestras are posted on Canvas and in the Orchestra room on the last day of school, after the final bell. Orchestra Directors will NOT respond to emails questioning orchestra placement until August. We encourage all students to evaluate their audition preparation and overall performance during the past year before contacting a director.

All auditions are performed in front of two directors. All auditions are recorded for referencing purposes to ensure correct orchestra placement. Directors do not take placement lightly. Each student is discussed thoroughly and placed based upon instrumentation, performance, and where directors believe the student will thrive.

Course Selection for 24-25 School year

Believe it or not, many students are already choosing their 24-25 classes. When talking through your child’s schedule, please remember a few things:

• Double-blocking orchestra is best

• The Martin Orchestra Program is one of the best and largest in the Nation because of our ability to see students every day.

• Symphony Orchestra is a required double-block course.

• You CAN get AP credit for orchestra

• AP credit is offered to students double-blocked in Philharmonic or Symphony Orchestras. These are the most advanced orchestras at MHS.

• AP Orchestra is an independent study course with several written assignments. See any orchestra director for more information.

• Be proactive about your course selections

• There are several options for summer courses or off-campus PE to fit double-block orchestra into your child’s schedule. It is best to have those conversations with counselors now to know your options.

• Classes are NOT set in stone at this initial meeting

Don’t stress if you are unsure about your courses, you can change your selections through August of 2024.

Martin Orchestra Booster Club

Did you know you can join the Martin Orchestra Booster Club (MOBC) for FREE?

Did you know the MOBC provides tens of thousands of dollars and hundreds of volunteer hours in support of our Martin Orchestra program? We could not be successful without their dedication!

Our next meeting will be on MONDAY, May 13th at Colter’s BBQ at 7pm.

Join our Martin Orchestra Booster Club Remind to receive reminders: text @mobc24 to 81010.

Upcoming Events 

April 27th - Solo & Ensemble - participating students - Boles JH
April 30th - Fall Concert, 6pm @ Arlington ISD CVPA

May 5th - Senior and Summer Camp Scholarship Applications Due
May 10th - Musical (Grease), 7pm
May 11th - Musical (Grease), 2pm & 7pm
May 14th - Banquet, Fort Worth Club, 6pm-10pm
May 9th-17th - Auditions during class
May 22nd & 23rd - Exam Days and Last Day of School