CISD 9th and 10th Grade Honor Orchestra

​CISD 9th and 10th Grade Honor Orchestra 9th and 10th graders have the opportunity to audition for the CISD HS Honor Orchestra in October. This an event designed to help young high school students gain confidence and experience in taking auditions. If a student makes it into the group, they will have a clinic and concert, where they will work with other students from across the district.

Please see Mr. Michaelson  for audition music and more information. 

REGION Orchestra

For tempo and cuts see TMEA

Violin: Fiorillo no. 32 & Kreutzer no. 31
Viola: Fuchs no. 14 & Campagnoli no. 3
Cello: Popper no. 23 & Duport no. 8
Bass: Storch-Hrabe no. 4 & no. 26

Solo and Ensemble Contest

​​UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition is in early February. It is time to start picking what you would like to perform. 

All solos and ensembles MUST be from the Texas Prescribed Music List found at: https://www.uiltexas.org/pml/

Mr. Madonia and I will help students pick ensembles, if they are interested in performing an ensemble. Students wanting to perform a solo should work with their private teacher to pick a an appropriate solo. 

TWHS Hi-Voltage Electric Ensemble

 Our Electric String Ensemble will be making its return this year. It will rehearse on Wednesdays afternoons from 3:30-5 PM starting on Wednesday September 15th. All TWHS Orchestra students are encouraged and invited to join.

Rojos Y Verde Mariachi Ensemble

We are excited to announce the formation of a new Mariachi ensemble here at TWHS. All interested students, regardless of cultural background or experience level, are invited to join. Rehearsals are on Friday afternoons.