The Woodlands High School Orchestra

A big CONGRATULATIONS to our Orchestra students Anna Grace, Debbie & Micah for their hard work over the years! We are so proud of all your accomplishments!

So proud of our Senior Cellist Debbie Chu for being named an Outstanding Soloist at UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Competition. UIL considers this the same as wining a State Championship. Debbie was also just named a National Merrit Semi-Finalist. Congratulations to Debbie!

Stage is set and the stream is ready to go for our 6th Grade Fall Feeder System Concert tonight at 6 PM. Join us live either in person or via the internet for this concert featuring all the 6th graders in our feeder system, and TWHS Chamber Orchestra. Join the livestream at www.woodlandsorch.anywhereseat.com

We had a great 1st Concert last Friday Night. We are so proud of all of our students' hard work in preparing for and putting on this concert. If you missed it, or want to relive the magic, here is the link to recording of the concert: https://youtu.be/M4MP9G1GmXg

Long but good day at Region Orchestra. We are so proud of all students who competed today, our tradition of excellence continues.

Philharmonic and Camerata taking the stage.

Program if you’re following along tonight.

Concert Orchestra on stage rehearsing for our Possibilities Concert. Join us tonight at 7 in person or via livestream

Our programs are done for tomorrow's concert.

So proud of our Chamber Orchestra, who gave a great concert tonight.

Warming up for the show Christ Church at 7pm.

Twhs Chamber Orchestra has teamed up with The Woodlands Concert Band, and the Christ Church United Methodist Choir to put on a benift concert this Friday Night the 23rd at 7PM at Christ Church United Methodist right next to the school. This concert will be epic, and should not be missed. Here's a photo of the group hard at work during rehearsal.

Start of the Year Social at Main Event. So much fun

Here is a link to the 9th Grade Orchestra Shuttling Information: https://www.smore.com/w17pt

All 9th grade students report to TWHS 9th Grade tomorrow, regardless of what classes they are enrolled in.

On Thursday 8/11 philharmonic orchestra students will have class on the 9th grade campus.

Starting 8/12 ALL Orchestra classes occur on the senior campus.

For more details, please click the link above, and read carefully.

Looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow or Thursday. Please let me know if you have any questions... Aaron Michaelson TWHS Orchestra Director

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Help support TWHS Orchestra start the year on the right note, by donating some needed supplies off our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/J68U71UFZERI?ref_=wl_share

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Don't forget!! TWHS 9 Orientation is Friday July 29th 10:30 - 2:30. Students may pick up their schedule and walk the school!

TWHS 9 will have a schedule walk opportunity on Monday, August 8, 2022, 3:30-5:30 PM for students that are unable to attend orientation or for students wanting an additional opportunity to walk the building prior to the first day of school.

TWHS Orientation Senior Campus---students will be able to pick up schedules. Parking tag pick up will be posted separately. Be sure to check for assigned time/date for your grade.

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Support TWHS MCCJH Orchestra Booster Club by shopping at AmazonSmile. When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to TWHS MCCJH Orchestra Booster Club. Support us every time you shop.

We are so excited to welcome Ms. Ortiz to the Highlander Orchestra Family. She will be be the assistant director at McCullough JR High.

The sweet taste of success. Post State Solo and Ensemble Meal at an Austin Staple- Kirby Lane Cafe.

All of our students found great success at today's competition and we couldn't be prouder.

School may be done, but we aren't. We have 30 students competing at UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble today on the campus of the University of Texas. Good luck to all our talented students.

TWHS Orchestra and Mariachi are proud to announce and welcome our new Assistant Director Mr. Christian Ponce.

Mr. Ponce is a passionate violist that enjoys taking on new and difficult challenges and experiences in his musical career. He graduated in 2020 from Sam Houston State University (SHSU) after receiving tutelage from Dr. Nina Bledsoe-Knight and Dr. Jacob Sustaita. Mr. Ponce also performed with the Sam Houston State University Symphony where he served as assistant principal during the premier of the 1868 “Linz Version” of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 1. Mr. Ponce was also involved in teaching the Huntsville Youth Orchestra during his undergraduate years. He has also served as music director for St. Pius V Catholic Church and St. Matthews the Evangelist Church.

Mr. Ponce started his teaching career in Katy ISD working as an assistant at Tays Junior High. He is looking forward to joining the Highlander Orchestra and work alongside Mr. Michaelson to continue their legacy of excellence and superb musicianship.

In his free time Mr. Ponce is studying Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and enjoys grilling and barbequing on the weekends. He currently also serves as a pianist/singer for various churches across the Houston area.

He is excited to get to meet everyone and get to work with all the wonderful students at TWHS.

Have a great summer Highlanders!

Happy Last Day of School! We are grateful for another great school year and look forward to welcoming our students back in August. Have a safe and restful summer! 🌞

Wishing our TWHS Orchestra seniors a happy graduation!

Twhs Orchestra Seniors at Graduation

The Deretchin Dragon Orchestra closes out our Concert Season tonight! So proud of these future Highlanders!

So proud of these amazing musicians! We hope everyone enjoyed the show tonight!

Congratulations class of 2022!

We are off on our Journey Down the Great White Way. It's not too late to join us in person or via our live stream. See our previous posts for the link the link to live stream.

Programs for the concert tonight for those watching online.

Another full house for the Coulson Tough Titan Orchestra Concert

Rojo e Verde Mariachi performing before the Coulson Tough Orchestra Concert.

So excited to welcome the Mitchel Mustang Orchestra to TWHS for their end of the year concert. It warms the heart to see so many people here to celebrate these young musicians.

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Here is the link to the live stream of tonight's concert

AnywhereSeat - The Woodlands HS Orchestra

Not the stage we thought we'd be playing on tonight, but it's going to be a great concert. Come join us tonight as we go down the Great White Way, with our Night on Broadway Concert.

Join us at 4 pm for the Mitchell Intermediate Spring Concert.

Then watch the Coulson Tough Titan Orchestra at 6PM.

The Woodlands High School takes the stage, as it is at 7 PM.

TWHS Mariachi will provide pre show entertainment from 5:30 to 6, and 6:30 to 7.

The Woodlands High School portion will be live streamed. Visit our website for more information

We're so excited to be able to offer four scholarships this year. Thank you sponsors and donors for making this possible!

Congratulations to our winners - Victoria, Sarrah, Riley & Caleb!

Congratulations to our well deserved scholarship winners.

Photos from TWHS Orchestra Booster Club's post

Senior speeches at the banquet.

People are arriving for the banquet

The Coulson Tough Titan 6th Grade Orchestra gave their first live concert ever tonight. We couldn't be more proud of them! They did amazing!

Thank you Hunter Family Orthodontics for supporting our Orchestras! To find out how to become a sponsor see https://www.twhsorchestra.org/sponsorship-program.html

Thank you Hunter Family Orthodontics for supporting The Woodlands High School & McCullough JH Orchestra Booster club and orchestra students!

The Deretchin Dragon 6th Grade Orchestra takes the stage for their Holiday Concert. We are so proud of all the hard work these amazing students have put in to learning their music. The future is bright for TWHS Orchestra with these students in our feeder system!