McKinney High School Orchestra

10/02/2026

We were honored to host the faculty from OKCU on Thursday! They came to work with Chamber Orchestra on their upcoming concert music! Bass School of Music

09/29/2026

09/14/2026

Sign up for the Disney 2027 trip! Sign-ups close in one week! We need 40 paying travelers to be able to make the trip happen - we are at 22 right now so halfway there!

Link in bio or in Canvas to sign up!

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08/26/2026

Howdy Party tomorrow for MHS orchestra students! Meet in the orchestra room after school!

08/25/2026

Our parent/student meeting and preview concert is Tuesday at 6 PM! Required for all orchestra students plus at least one adult each.

07/27/2026

Welcome to MHS, Mr. Silva!

Mr. Silva, originally from Brazil, brings more than ten years of experience teaching string students in both Brazil and the United States. He holds a Master of Music degree in Viola Performance from Texas Tech University and is currently completing a Doctor of Musical Arts degree.

While at Texas Tech, Mr. Silva served as a Teaching Assistant in the Viola Studio, where he taught private lessons and performed with the graduate string quartet. As an active performer, he has played with several professional orchestras throughout West Texas, including the Amarillo Symphony, Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, and West Texas Symphony. He has also performed internationally in five different countries.

In addition to his teaching and performance activities, Mr. Silva co-presented at the 2024 Texas Music Educators Association Convention. He is honored to join the McKinney High School Orchestra program and looks forward to contributing to its tradition of musical excellence.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to the MHS Orchestra and Band students who helped earn this honor!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to the McKinney High School Symphony Orchestra for being selected as a finalist in the 2026 TMEA Honor Orchestra competition. This is a first for the MHS Orchestra program, and being listed alongside the other finalists is a huge honor. Way to go, kids!

05/27/2026

Congrats Logan, Amber, Brooke, and Annalise! Students will have opportunities to go for other officer positions in the first 2 weeks of school in August.

05/22/2026

Congratulations MHS Orchestra Seniors 2026! We will miss you!