Katy High School Orchestra News
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Upcoming Events
Friday, August 23 KHS Orchestra Kick-Off Social 2:35 to 4:30 pm. Please pick up your child promptly at 4:30 pm (or earlier).
Monday, August 26th MAR- Monday Afternoon Rehearsal, 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm. Only for 4th period Varsity Chamber Orchestra. Required.
Monday, August 26th Region Cuts will be available! This is only for students planning on auditioning for Region Orchestra on Oct 12th.
What paperwork should I have turned in already?
Orchestra Fees (yellow paper). You can pay orchestra fees all at once, or smaller payments. Financial assistance available- please email Ms. Lawrence.
For cellos and basses: pay Katy ISD Instrument Maintenance Fee online ($80) Your child has a packet of instructions on white paper-- your child knows the login info for Charms.
Optional: San Antonio Trip. There are 50 student spots on the trip, and I've received 25 deposits so far (we are half full already!). If we receive 50 students, we'll have one charter bus. If we get closer to 90 students signed up, then we can get a second charter bus!
Sign up for Remind messages- required for students, optional for parents
In a text message:
for 2nd period Lyrica, message reads: @6e8h8b
for 3rd period Cello Choir, message reads: @ek4424
for 4th period Chamber, message reads: @kd7c86
for 5th period Concert, message reads: @h6e96g
Spring Trip to San Antonio April 3-4, 2020
Marching Band Traffic Closures 5 pm to 6:30 pm weekdays
Katy ISD Private Lesson Program
Violin and Viola Lessons at Katy High School
We have lessons available at KHS for violin and viola through the Katy ISD Private Lesson Program. We have two teachers. Please email Ms. Lawrence ASAP to sign up for a time. ellenmlawrence@katyisd.org
A private teacher can help you improve on your instrument and help with technique, region auditions, solos, and vibrato. Lessons are a weekly commitment.
Mr. Michael Della-Calce, violin (main instrument) and viola, $20.50 per 30 minute lesson
Mondays 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Lessons start August 26th
Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm Lessons start August 28th
Dr. Sylvia Chien, viola (main instrument) and violin, $24.50 per 30 minute lesson
Dr. Chien has a doctorate in viola performance and is a Suzuki violin teacher
Wednesdays pm 3:00 -7:30 pm Lessons start August 21st
Dr. Chien's schedule is almost full. She has 6 pm to 7:30 pm available still.
Cello and Bass Lessons
Bass lessons
Bass lessons through the Katy ISD Private Lesson Program will be offered at Paetow High School on Wednesdays with Grace Lewis, $22.50 per half hour.
Cello lessons
We are short on private cello teachers in the Katy area. I will let you know if any cello teachers have availability. There are some experienced cello teachers at the new Paganini School of Music (Sam's Strings). https://paganinischool.com/
About KHS Orchestra
Email: ellenmlawrence@katyisd.org
Website: www.khsorchestras.org
Location: 6331 Highway Boulevard, Katy, TX, USA
Phone: 281-237-1754