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Sinfonia stands for applause after their Grand Champion Concert during the American String Teachers Association (ASTA) National Orchestra Festival.

Tchaikovsky to Technology

Donovan Nichols, Co-Editor In Chief September 24, 2020

“As I was saying bye to everyone on the bus, I kept saying ‘see you next week,’ but here we are six months later,” Orchestra Director Brett Nelsen said.  The Sinfonia varsity orchestra...

Junior Elias Gettemy performs a solo at the orchestras Fall Concert.

All-State Accolades

Donovan Nichols, News Editor March 28, 2020

 For junior Elias Gettemy, cello has been a part of his life for over 10 years. Gettemy was principal cellist of the All-State Symphony Orchestra in February, ranking as first cellist in the state...

Junior Desheng Liu also plays in the Houston Youth Symphony.

A ‘Note’-able Feat

Donovan Nichols, News Editor November 18, 2019

Nearly 100 sets of eyes are on Desheng Liu as he walks up and sets his music on the stand. It’s not the many eyes that concern him, however, but the few sets of ears hidden from view behind a curtain,...

Sophomore Kenneth Fernandes prepares for his second year of All-State Choir.

Six students to perform in All-State Choir

Hannah Hassel, Staff Writer January 29, 2015
Six students from the school choirs will be traveling to San Antonio Feb. 11-14 to perform in a convention, known as All-State, sponsored by the Texas Music Educators Association after advancing through many auditions since September.

Choir members to attend All-State

February 11, 2014

Five Cinco Ranch choir students will attend the 2014 All-State Choir Convention in San Antonio February 12-15. After competing in a series of four auditions -- District, Region, Pre-Area, and Area --...

Indy Rajan playing as a soloist in a concerto last year. Indy also performs in the Houston Youth Symphony which holds three concerts a year.

Senior makes All-State for third time

Molly Wade, Co-Editor in Chief December 17, 2013

It is his time now. He is shaking down to his knees as he begins to play his viola, the viola that he has been playing for almost seven years now. He is alone as he plays the concerto. Accompanied by...

Orchestra family enters competition season

Orchestra ‘family’ enters competition season

Emily Burleson, Staff Writer November 5, 2012

It is competition season for orchestra students. Region Orchestra auditions were on Saturday, Oct. 13, and resulted in 21 students accepted into Region 23 this year, with five alternates also admitted....

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