Welcome to 2009-2010 School Year!

The Lake Travis ISD Orchestras have a long tradition for excellence and high standards. It has great support from Orchestra parents, administration and the community.

Lake Travis High School Orchestras

This year we have two performing groups at the high school; the highly select Symphony Orchestra and Concert Orchestra. Students wishing to be a member of Concert Orchestra must have previous playing experience (violin, viola, cello, or bass) but are not required to audtion to be a member of this orchestra. The Symphony Orchestra is open to 10 - 12 grade only and students must audtion for the director to perform in this group to be considered for this group. All 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 at least 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 when 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 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 and electric bass players. The money from performances helps to fund orchestra activities for which LTISD funds are not available. For more information or to book an engagement, 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.