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Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!
The Lake Travis ISD Orchestras have a tradition of excellence and high standards. The Orchestra program enjoys great support from parents, administration and the community.
Lake Travis High School Orchestras
We have two performing groups at the high school; Concert Orchestra and Symphony Orchestra. Students wishing to be a member of the Concert Orchestra must have previous playing experience (violin, viola, cello, or bass) but are not required to audition to become a member of this orchestra. The Symphony Orchestra is open to students from 9th to 12th grade but they must audition for the director to perform in this group. High School orchestras are under the direction of Anna Macias.
7th / 8th grade Orchestra
The 7th / 8th grade program is open to students who have one or more years of string experience but are not ready to perform the more difficult music used in high school. Students will study techniques such as performing accurate intonation and rhythm, analyzing and evaluating music, producing a good tone, and exhibiting concert etiquette as informal, actively involved listeners during varied live performances.
6th grade Beginner Orchestra
Beginning orchestra offers many skills to students such as learning to read music, learning to be dependable and accountable in a group situation, how to set and work towards a goal, how to be a better listener, and most importantly, the realization that music is meant to be enjoyed. No previous experience is necessary and you do not have to audition to join.
Lake Travis Fiddlers
The Lake Travis Fiddlers play music such as San Antonio Rose, Faded Love, Cotton-Eyed Joe and much more for public and private events. The group consists of violinists, guitarists, mandolin and horn players, an electric bassist, and a drummer. Money from performances helps to fund orchestra activities for which LTISD funds are not available. For more information or to book the Fiddlers, please contact Ms. Anna Macias at 533-6161 or send an email to maciasa@ltisdschools.org .
http://www.myfoxaustin.com/dpp/about_us/Good_Day_Live_Music_Lake_Travis_Fiddlers
Lake Travis Middle School is directed by Anna Macias and Hudson Bend Middle School is under the direction of Priscilla Arasaki.
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