It’s the first week of September!

Students who are looking to polish their region or all state etudes are welcome to attend violin & viola masterclass on Monday, August 31 from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. Cello & bass masterclass will take place the following day, Tuesday, September 1, also from 3:00PM - 4:00PM.

Symphony’s has a rehearsal this week on Wednesday, September 2 in the orchestra room after school at 3:15PM.

For our orchestra’s wonderful officers, there is an officer meeting in the orchestra room on Thursday, September 3 at 6:50AM.

Masterclass!

Students have an opportunity to polish their Region/All State Etudes after school on every Monday or Tuesday! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and a surefire way to be as prepared as possible for Region and All State auditions quickly approaching.

• Violin and Viola Masterclass will take place every Monday — this week, the 31st of August

• Cello & Bass Masterclass will take place every Tuesday. This week’s is on the 25th of August

Rosin Rumble!

Rosin Rumble has officially begun and points can be earned by any section! Make sure to submit your entries to win a grand prize at our end-of-year banquet!

The second week’s prompt is:
Create a video showing off a personal handshake!

Click the link below to make a submission for your section :D

Rosin Rumble of Aug. 31 - Sep. 4!

Region Clinic

On Saturday, September 19th, we’re hosting a region & all-state clinic! Faculty from UT Austin will attend to help out our students. This is another amazing opportunity to polish your etudes and skills and better your chances of chasing your goals! Sign up with the QR code attached below or in the TOBA website!

T-shirt Design Contest!

We have a winner for Orchestra’s 2026-2027 t-shirt design contest! Congratulations to Mikaela G. in winning — and making a fabulous design!

Symphony is going to Indianapolis!

Our Symphony orchestra has been selected to play at the Music For All National Festival! This is a grand, prestigious event and a national honor for Travis orchestra — we’re so proud of our orchestra students for the hard work they put in last year and the hard work they will continue to put in this coming year.

About your Travis Orchestra Booster Association

If you’d like to help, here’s a link to improve the orchestra experience for everybody this school year (and the years to come!)

Access our TOBA’s website to:

• Become a member

• Order a yard sign for your student

• Sign up for a region/all state clinic with teaching from UT Austin

• Gain insight into volunteer opportunities throughout the year

• Stock the teacher’s classroom or order something off our Amazon wish-list

• Join our Band app for TOBA members

• E-mail TOBA!

TOBA Website!

Visual Newsletter!

Our sponsors!

Thank you to HTeaO, Super Dave’s Car Washes, WB Divine Salon, Lisle Violin Shop at Cinco Ranch, Mahlmann & Borders Orthodontics, Beans & Brews Coffee Shop, and Maxson Chiropractic for your donations to our Orchestra program at Travis High School!

Check out our sponsors by clicking the photos!

As we ease ourselves into school’s flow, there’s much to do in the coming weeks!

Students who are looking to polish their region or all state etudes are welcome to attend violin & viola masterclass on Monday, August 22 from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. Cello & bass masterclass will take place the following day, Tuesday, August 23, also from 3:00PM - 4:00PM.

Symphony’s rehearsal this week is moved from Wednesday, August 26th to Thursday, August 27th

Back-to-School Ice Cream Social! (recap)

At our ice cream social, we had over 50 pounds of ice cream from HEB — by the end, it was all gone! Thank you to everyone who attended, and all our officers and directors who could make this wonderful occasion possible!

Here’s to a successful social!

T-shirt Design Contest!

We have a winner for Orchestra’s 2026-2027 t-shirt design contest! Congratulations to Mikaela G. in winning — and making a fabulous design!

Online Parent Meeting

You’re invited to join our online parent meeting on Monday, August 24th, from 6:30PM-7:30PM! For all families new to Travis Orchestra, this is especially recommended as lots of important information will be discussed regarding our Orchestra and this year. Click the link below to join.

Online Parent Meeting! Join at 6:30.

Masterclass!

Students have an opportunity to polish their Region/All State Etudes after school on every Monday or Tuesday! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and a surefire way to be as prepared as possible for Region and All State auditions quickly approaching.

• Violin and Viola Masterclass will take place every Monday — this week, the 24th of August

• Cello & Bass Masterclass will take place every Tuesday. This week’s is on the 25th of August

Rosin Rumble!

Starting this coming week, we’ll be having an orchestra-wide competition, where students will compete with their sections and gain points from fun activities! At the end of the year, the winning section will receive a prize, so make sure to do your best!

The first week’s prompt is:
Make a video introducing some of the new members in your section!

Click the link below to make a submission for your section :D

First Rosin Rumble!

Symphony is going to Indianapolis!

Our Symphony orchestra has been selected to play at the Music For All National Festival! This is a grand, prestigious event and a national honor for Travis orchestra — we’re so proud of our orchestra students for the hard work they put in last year and the hard work they will continue to put in this coming year.

Region Clinic

On Saturday, September 19th, we’re hosting a region & all-state clinic! Faculty from UT Austin will attend to help out our students. This is another amazing opportunity to polish your etudes and skills and better your chances of chasing your goals! Sign up with the QR code attached below or in the TOBA website!

About your Travis Orchestra Booster Association

If you’d like to help, here’s a link to improve the orchestra experience for everybody this school year (and the years to come!)

Access our TOBA’s website to:

• Become a member

• Order a yard sign for your student

• Sign up for a region/all state clinic with teaching from UT Austin

• Gain insight into volunteer opportunities throughout the year

• Stock the teacher’s classroom or order something off our Amazon wish-list

• Join our Band app for TOBA members

• E-mail TOBA!

TOBA Website!

Visual Newsletter!

Our sponsors!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop at Cinco Ranch, along with Beans & Brews Coffee House, Super Dave’s Car Washes, HTeaO, Mahlmann & Borders Orthodontics, and Maxson Chiropractic for your donations to our Orchestra program at Travis High School!

Check out our sponsors by clicking the photos!

School has officially begun — we hope everyone had a wonderful first week! Our next week is packed with activities and opportunities, so make sure to take full advantage!

Students who are looking to polish their region or all state etudes are welcome to attend violin & viola masterclass on Monday, August 17 from 3:00PM - 4:00PM. Cello & bass masterclass will take place the following day, Tuesday, August 18, also from 3:00PM - 5:00PM, where Dr. Molina from Alabama will be present to give top-notch tutelage to all who come!

Symphony will have a rehearsal in the Orchestra room from 3:15PM - 5:15PM on Wednesday, August 19th.

Come to our Ice Cream social on Friday, August 21 in the Orchestra room for lots of fun games and heaps of ice cream sponsored by HEB!

Open House! (recap)

Thank you to all the students and parents who attended our open house! We had lots of fun meeting our freshmen and showing everyone around! Thank you especially to those who stopped by our Travis Orchestra Booster Association (TOBA) table!

If you’d like a yard sign for your student (pictured above), see all possible volunteer opportunities, apply for free private lessons funded by TOBA, or look into the world of wonders of TOBA, click the link below! There’s much to gain and nothing to lose :D

TODA Website!

Symphony is going to Indianapolis!

Our Symphony orchestra has been selected to play at the Music For All National Festival! This is a grand, prestigious event and a national honor for Travis orchestra — we’re so proud of our orchestra students for the hard work they put in last year and the hard work they will continue to put in this coming year.

Masterclass!

Students have an opportunity to polish their Region/All State Etudes after school starting Monday, August 17th! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and a surefire way to be as prepared as possible for Region and All State auditions quickly approaching.

We are excited to welcome back to Travis the University of Alabama professor of cello, Dr. Molina, August 18-19! Cellists will receive free sectional coaching during both school days from a world class instructor. Come prepared and ready to improve on August 18th from 3-5PM!

• Violin and Viola Masterclass will take place every Monday following the 17th of August

• Cello & Bass Masterclass will take place every Tuesday following the 18th of August

T-shirt Design Contest!

Our orchestra needs a t-shirt to make our own this year! So, students can create a t-shirt design for THS Orchestra and submit it to Mrs. Behrens! Students will vote in class, and the winning t-shirt design creator will earn a free hoodie as well as their design being featured on all of Travis Orchestra’s 2026-2027 t-shirts!

These designs are due no later than Thursday, August 20th.

Back-to-school Ice Cream Social! (sponsored by HEB!)

On Friday, August 21st, we will hold our first social of the year: our ice cream social! Students are welcome to visit the orchestra room right after school ends for fun games and lots of ice cream!

About your Travis Orchestra Booster Association

If you’d like to help, here’s a link to improve the orchestra experience for everybody this school year (and the years to come!)

Access our TOBA’s website to:

• Become a member

• Order a yard sign for your student

• Sign up for a region/all state clinic with teaching from UT Austin

• Gain insight into volunteer opportunities throughout the year

• Stock the teacher’s classroom or order something off our Amazon wish-list

• Apply for our private lesson scholarship! (free private lessons funded by TOBA!)

• Join our Band app for TOBA members

• E-mail TOBA!

TOBA Website!

Visual Newsletter!

Our sponsors!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop at Cinco Ranch, along with Beans & Brews Coffee House, Super Dave’s Car Washes, HTeaO, Mahlmann & Borders Orthodontics, and Maxson Chiropractic for your donations to our Orchestra program at Travis High School!

Check out our sponsors by clicking the photos!

Hello Tigers! We hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer! Tuesday this week marks the first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year.

Attend our open house on Monday from 6 - 8PM to meet our wonderful orchestra family and collect some supplies for this coming year!

This week, Symphony will have their first rehearsal this year in the Orchestra room from 3:15PM - 5:15PM on Wednesday, August 12th. On the same day at 6:00PM, Symphony students and parents will have an online meeting to discuss their coming trip to Indianapolis.

Symphony is going to Indianapolis!

Our Symphony orchestra has been selected to play at the Music For All National Festival! This is a grand, prestigious event and a national honor for Travis orchestra — we’re so proud of our orchestra students for the hard work they put in last year and the hard work they will continue to put in this coming year.

Orchestra Open House!

On Monday, August 10th, from 6PM-8PM, (the day before school officially begins), we’ll have an open house! Here, students can collect their supplies for the upcoming year. Parents are especially encouraged to come and meet our Booster Club (TOBA)!

Come get your binder, check out your uniform, familiarize yourself with our directors and booster club, look into private lessons, and support our orchestra!

Masterclass!

Students have an opportunity to polish their Region/All State Etudes after school starting Monday, August 17th! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students and a surefire way to be as prepared as possible for Region and All State auditions quickly approaching.

We are excited to welcome back to Travis the University of Alabama professor of cello, Dr. Molina, August 18-19! Cellists will receive free sectional coaching during both school days from a world class instructor. Come prepared and ready to improve on August 18th from 3-5PM!

• Violin and Viola Masterclass will take place every Monday following the 17th of August

• Cello & Bass Masterclass will take place every Tuesday following the 18th of August

T-shirt Design Contest!

Our orchestra needs a t-shirt to make our own this year! So, students can create a t-shirt design for THS Orchestra and submit it to Mrs. Behrens! Students will vote in class, and the winning t-shirt design creator will earn a free hoodie as well as their design being featured on all of Travis Orchestra’s 2026-2027 t-shirts!

These designs are due no later than Thursday, August 20th.

Back-to-school Ice Cream Social! (sponsored by HEB!)

On Friday, August 21st, we will hold our first social of the year: our ice cream social! Students are welcome to visit the orchestra room right after school ends for fun games and lots of ice cream!

Support our Orchestra this school year!

If you’re able to help, below are links to items that you can buy us to help stock the orchestra classroom, get items off our wish-list, and make the orchestra experience better for everybody!

2026-2027 Stock the Teacher's Classroom

Amazon Wish-list

Visual Newsletter!

Our sponsors!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop at Cinco Ranch, along with Beans & Brews Coffee House, Super Dave’s Car Washes, HTeaO, Mahlmann & Borders Orthodontics, and Maxson Chiropractic for your donations to our Orchestra program at Travis High School!

Check out our sponsors by clicking the photos!

As daunting as ever, school is just around the corner! But while we wait, this entire week is a spirit week at 16 Handles! Come have a sweet treat in the sweltering August weather and help support our orchestra!

TODA!

Today, on August 1st, our orchestra’s officers presented at TODA’s Annual Student Leadership Day, a completely student-led leadership conference! Thank you to our wonderful officers and directors that made this possible!

And more, our Booster Association (TOBA) also had a leadership convention of their own, attending the FBISD Annual PTO/Booster Club Meeting comprising of approximately PTO/Booster representatives from around the district! Thank you to our TOBA for the amazing work they do in making our every day in Orchestra better!

16 Handles Spirit Week!

From Monday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 9th, you’ll be able to support Travis Orchestra at 16 Handles! To do so, you can ask the cashier for a printed receipt, and put the receipt in your students’ dedicated orchestra class jar on the table in front of the window.

Throughout this fundraiser, there will be contest between all the orchestra classes to see which class can raise the most money! Make sure to put your receipt in the jar for your class so your class can receive rewards!

Orchestra Open House!

On Monday, August 10th (the day before school officially begins), we’ll have an open house! Here, students can collect their supplies for the upcoming year. Parents are especially encouraged to come and meet our Booster Club (TOBA)!

Back-to-school Ice Cream Social! (sponsored by HEB!)

On Friday, August 21st, we will hold our first social of the year: our ice cream social! Students are welcome to visit the orchestra room right after school ends for fun games and lots of ice cream!

Support our Orchestra this school year!

If you’re able to help, below are links to items that you can buy us to help stock the orchestra classroom, get items off our wish-list, and make the orchestra experience better for everybody!

2026-2027 Stock the Teacher's Classroom

Amazon Wish-list

Visual Newsletter!

Our sponsors!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop at Cinco Ranch, along with Beans & Brews Coffee House, Super Dave’s Car Washes, HTeaO, Mahlmann & Borders Orthodontics, and Maxson Chiropractic for your donations to our Orchestra program at Travis High School!

Check out our sponsors by clicking the photos!

Hello! My name is Harshil! And this coming year, I’ll be making your newsletters for our Symphonews :D

I hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer! Sadly, school is slowly but surely creeping up on us — the first day of school will begin on the 11th of August. But in the meantime, there’s plenty of events to keep us occupied. I hope to see you there!

16 Handles Spirit Week!

From Monday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 9th, you’ll be able to support Travis Orchestra at 16 Handles! To do so, you can ask the cashier for a printed receipt, and put the receipt in your students’ dedicated orchestra class jar on the table in front of the window.

Throughout this fundraiser, there will be contest between all the orchestra classes to see which class can raise the most money! Make sure to put your receipt in the jar for your class so your class can receive rewards!

Orchestra Open House!

On Monday, August 10th (the day before school officially begins), we’ll have an open house! Here, students can collect their supplies for the upcoming year. Parents are especially encouraged to come and meet our Booster Club (TOBA)!

Back-to-school Ice Cream Social! (sponsored by HEB!)

On Friday, August 21st, we will hold our first social of the year: our ice cream social! Students are welcome to visit the orchestra room right after school ends for fun games and lots of ice cream!

Visual Newsletter:

Our sponsors!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop at Cinco Ranch, along with Beans & Brews Coffee House, Super Dave’s Car Washes, HTeaO, and Mahlmann & Borders Orthodontics for your donations to our Orchestra program at Travis High School!

Check out our sponsors by clicking the photos!

Looks like this concludes our newsletters for the 2025-2026 school year! With the 2025-2026 school year having come to an end last week, thank you to everyone in the Orchestra program helping improve it into where it is now.

Take care, and have a great summer! :D

ENSEMBLE BLOCK

Ensemble Block is back for those who are working on the 2026-2027 school year All-State Etudes! Be sure you maximize your resources when preparing for auditions this fall!

ENSEMBLE BLOCK

TXST STRING CAMP

This summer, TXST is offering their annual string camp! See the flyer below for details!

SERENA CHAMBER MUSIC

Interested in performing for patients in clinical settings? Sign up for Serena Chamber Music below!

TOBA

Become a TOBA Officer:

See the flyer and Interest Form link below. Your support is critical to keeping our program running successfully!

'26-'27 TOBA BOARD MEMBER INTEREST FORM

We would like to extend one last special thanks to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic, and New Wink Lash for sponsoring the Travis High School Orchestra Program for the 2025-2026 school year!

We hope you all have enjoyed your Memorial Day weekend! Time for the final stretch of the 2025-2026 school year!

On Tuesday, May 26th, students in the Graduation Orchestra will have an afterschool rehearsal from 3:00p-4:00p.

There will be early release at 11:35a on Wednesday, May 27th, and Thursday, May 28th, with Thursday, May 28th being the last day of the 2025-2026 school year. Have a great summer!

TSSEC RECAP

Congrats to everyone who performed at State Solo and Ensemble. We are proud of you all!

TXST STRING CAMP

This summer, TXST is offering their annual string camp! See the flyer below for details!

SERENA CHAMBER MUSIC

Interested in performing for patients in clinical settings? Sign up for Serena Chamber Music below!

TOBA

Become a TOBA Officer:

See the flyer and Interest Form link below. Your support is critical to keeping our program running successfully!

'26-'27 TOBA BOARD MEMBER INTEREST FORM

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

On Monday, May 18th, Philharmonic, Sinfonia, and Symphony will have a violin clinician to help with Region music in class.

On Wednesday, May 20th, Philharmonic, Sinfonia, and Symphony will have a viola clinician to help with Region music in class.

On Saturday, May 23rd, those who are competing at TSSEC must be at Travis by 4:30a. Be sure you also have your original parts. Good luck!

SPRING POPS CONCERT RECAP

Thank you to everyone who attended our final concert of the year! It’s been a pleasure making so many great memories throughout this year with all of you!

TXST STRING CAMP

This summer, TXST is offering their annual string camp! See the flyer below for details!

SERENA CHAMBER MUSIC

Interested in performing for patients in clinical settings? Sign up for Serena Chamber Music below!

TOBA

Become a TOBA Officer:

See the flyer and Interest Form link below. Your support is critical to keeping our program running successfully!

'26-'27 TOBA BOARD MEMBER INTEREST FORM

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

On Tuesday, May 12th, the Senior Ensemble will have a rehearsal from 3:00p-4:00p, followed by Violin and Viola Region Sectionals from 4:00p-5:00p.

On Wednesday, May 13th, Cello and Bass will have Region Sectionals from 3:00p-4:00p. Additionally, the Spring Pops Concert will be at 6:30p. Details will be in the respective section below.

On Sunday, May 17th, Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the University of Houston. Be sure you’re on time!

SPRING POPS CONCERT

Come join us in the auditorium this Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30p for our final orchestra concert of the year! It’s been a pleasure making so many great memories throughout this year with all of you!

BANQUET RECAP

Thank you to everyone who came to our annual Orchestra Banquet! We hope everyone enjoyed reflecting on this school year together!

Congratulations to Sinfonia Violas for winning this year’s Rosin Rumble!

Below is the lineup for the 2026-2027 Orchestra Officers:

Presidents: Madeleine U. and Mikaela G.
Vice Presidents: Russell O. and Iqra A.
Secretary: Harshil K.
Historians: Mandy V. and Sheenagh S.
Librarians: Sohum K., Erica B., and Mischa N.
Social Media Managers: Emaan A. and Shayla D.,
SECOE: Dinan N., Justin L., Jack M., Ethaniel Q., and Dean M.

SENIOR UPLOADS

Below is a link to upload any videos of your favorite school memories of your seniors. Try to keep videos under a minute to ensure enough storage for other senior memories!

Reach out to Madeleine Ulanday (madeleine.ulanday@gmail.com) if there are any technical difficulties.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR UPLOADS

SERENA CHAMBER MUSIC

Interested in performing for patients in clinical settings? Sign up for Serena Chamber Music below!

TOBA

Become a TOBA Officer:

See the flyer and Interest Form link below. Your support is critical to keeping our program running successfully!

'26-'27 TOBA BOARD MEMBER INTEREST FORM

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

Region Sectionals resume this week, with Violins and Violas on Tuesday, May 5th, and Cellos and Bass on Wednesday, May 6th. Both days will go from 3:00p-4:00p.

SERENA CHAMBER MUSIC

Interested in performing for patients in clinical settings? Sign up for Serena Chamber Music below!

SENIOR UPLOADS

Below is a link to upload any videos of your favorite school memories of your seniors. Try to keep videos under a minute to ensure enough storage for other senior memories!

Reach out to Madeleine Ulanday (madeleine.ulanday@gmail.com) if there are any technical difficulties.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR UPLOADS

TOBA

Banquet Raffle:

Our Raffle at last year’s banquet was a great success with the students, and we would like to continue to offer raffle prizes at this year’s Orchestra Banquet. Help us to make this another great event by signing up to donate an item or creating your own item to donate. You can also order through Amazon and get it shipped in time for the banquet!

Links to donate:

2026 BANQUET RAFFLE SIGN-UP

AMAZON WISHLIST

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (link below to sign up):

Day of the banquet: We will need help with set up, during and clean up from the banquet. Shift times are on the sign up. A ticket will be required for purchase if you plan to eat at the banquet.

Our scholarship reviewers (TOBA members) need help to select our senior that will receive a scholarship! Meeting time will be on the weeks of April 20th and May 4th for 1 hour.

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

Become a TOBA Officer:

See the flyer and Interest Form link below. Your support is critical to keeping our program running successfully!

'26-'27 TOBA BOARD MEMBER INTEREST FORM

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

Another chill week! One last good luck to the final auditionees!

All-State Etudes will be released on Friday, May 1st, at 12:00p. Region Armies will continue throughout the month of May.

ROSIN RUMBLE

Gear up for our FINAL ROSIN RUMBLE of the 2025-2026 school year! Remember to have your side quest photos uploaded by Friday, May 1st!

ROSIN RUMBLE 4/27-5/1

ROSIN RUMBLE SIDE QUEST

SENIOR UPLOADS

Below is a link to upload any videos of your favorite school memories of your seniors. Try to keep videos under a minute to ensure enough storage for other senior memories!

Reach out to Madeleine Ulanday (madeleine.ulanday@gmail.com) if there are any technical difficulties.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR UPLOADS

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congrats to our April Students of the Month! Thanks to our amazing Boosters, you can grab a yard sign to celebrate your superstar in style. Show your pride, support our school, and let the whole neighborhood know you’ve got a champion at home!

Concert: Joyce J.
Intermezzo: Alan D.
Philharmonic: Peiqi H.
Sinfonia: Julia A.
Symphony: Tori N.

TOBA

Banquet Raffle:

Our Raffle at last year’s banquet was a great success with the students, and we would like to continue to offer raffle prizes at this year’s Orchestra Banquet. Help us to make this another great event by signing up to donate an item or creating your own item to donate. You can also order through Amazon and get it shipped in time for the banquet!

Links to donate:

2026 BANQUET RAFFLE SIGN-UP

AMAZON WISHLIST

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (link below to sign up):

Day of the banquet: We will need help with set up, during and clean up from the banquet. Shift times are on the sign up. A ticket will be required for purchase if you plan to eat at the banquet.

Our scholarship reviewers (TOBA members) need help to select our senior that will receive a scholarship! Meeting time will be on the weeks of April 20th and May 4th for 1 hour.

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

Become a TOBA Officer:

See the flyer and Interest Form link below. Your support is critical to keeping our program running successfully!

'26-'27 TOBA BOARD MEMBER INTEREST FORM

Special thanks to Luz (Spanish) for translating this week’s visual newsletter!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

Chill week! Good luck to all auditioning!

8TH GRADE SOCIAL

Thank you so much to everyone who came to our 8th Grade Social! We hope you are just as excited as we are to welcome our incoming freshmen to Travis High School’s Orchestra program!

SENIOR UPLOADS

Below is a link to upload any videos of your favorite school memories of your seniors. Try to keep videos under a minute to ensure enough storage for other senior memories!

Reach out to Madeleine Ulanday (madeleine.ulanday@gmail.com) if there are any technical difficulties.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR UPLOADS

ROSIN RUMBLE

ROSIN RUMBLE 4/20-5/1

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congrats to our April Students of the Month! Thanks to our amazing Boosters, you can grab a yard sign to celebrate your superstar in style. Show your pride, support our school, and let the whole neighborhood know you’ve got a champion at home!

Concert: Joyce J.
Intermezzo: Alan D.
Philharmonic: Peiqi H.
Sinfonia: Julia A.
Symphony: Tori N.

TOBA

Banquet Raffle:

Our Raffle at last year’s banquet was a great success with the students, and we would like to continue to offer raffle prizes at this year’s Orchestra Banquet. Help us to make this another great event by signing up to donate an item or creating your own item to donate. You can also order through Amazon and get it shipped in time for the banquet!

Links to donate:

2026 BANQUET RAFFLE SIGN-UP

AMAZON WISHLIST

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (link below to sign up):

Day of the banquet: We will need help with set up, during and clean up from the banquet. Shift times are on the sign up. A ticket will be required for purchase if you plan to eat at the banquet.

Our scholarship reviewers (TOBA members) need help to select our senior that will receive a scholarship! Meeting time will be on the weeks of April 20th and May 4th for 1 hour.

VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP

Become a TOBA Officer:

See the flyer and Interest Form link below. Your support is critical to keeping our program running successfully!

'26-'27 TOBA BOARD MEMBER INTEREST FORM

Special thanks to Luz (Spanish) for translating this week’s visual newsletter!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

On Friday, April 17th, we will have our annual 8th Grade Social, featuring our incoming freshmen. Details are in the section below. Banquet tickets are also due this Friday.

8TH GRADE SOCIAL

We are excited to announce our annual 8th Grade Social on Friday, April 17th, from 5:00p-6:30p! Join us in the orchestra hall as we welcome our incoming freshmen Tigers!

BANQUET TICKETS

Order your banquet tickets below by Friday, April 17th!

2026 ORCHESTRA BANQUET TICKETS

SENIOR UPLOADS

Below is a link to upload any videos of your favorite school memories of your seniors. Try to keep videos under a minute to ensure enough storage for other senior memories!

Reach out to Madeleine Ulanday (madeleine.ulanday@gmail.com) if there are any technical difficulties.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR UPLOADS

ROSIN RUMBLE

ROSIN RUMBLE 4/6-4/17

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congrats to our April Students of the Month! Thanks to our amazing Boosters, you can grab a yard sign to celebrate your superstar in style. Show your pride, support our school, and let the whole neighborhood know you’ve got a champion at home!

Concert: Joyce J.
Intermezzo: Alan D.
Philharmonic: Peiqi H.
Sinfonia: Julia A.
Symphony: Tori N.

TOBA

Thank You

Thank you to a member of our Orchestra Family for your generous donation covering the instrument rentals for our Disney World trip. Your kindness and support helped make this experience possible for our students, allowing them to focus on performing, learning, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Because of you, our musicians were fully equipped and ready to shine. Your generosity truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our program and our students. Thank you for helping make the magic happen!

Scholarships for Seniors

All seniors—don’t miss this! Scholarship(s) will be awarded at this year’s banquet. Applications will be released soon, and TOBA membership is required to apply. Becoming a member helps support our program while opening the door to scholarship opportunities.

Needs from TOBA

We are currently seeking incoming TOBA officers. Without officers in place, we cannot operate as a booster club. If you are interested in helping lead and support our program, this is the perfect time to learn more.

Scholarship Review Committee (TOBA Members Only)

We are looking for more volunteers to help review senior scholarship applications.
Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families who are TOBA members are welcome to participate. This is a meaningful way to support our seniors and stay connected to the program.

Why Join TOBA?

Our success depends on our families. Without your support and leadership, we cannot raise the funds needed to provide instruments, events, scholarships, and enrichment opportunities for our students. Your membership and involvement truly make a difference.

Join TOBA today and help us continue building a strong, supportive orchestra community!

Special thanks to Luz (Spanish) for translating this week’s visual newsletter!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

Chill week! Good luck to all students taking their EOCs in the coming weeks!

BANQUET SONG REQUESTS

If you have any song requests you’d like to make for the banquet, be sure to submit the form below by April 10th at 3:00 pm CST.

BANQUET SONG REQUEST FORM

SENIOR UPLOADS

Below is a link to upload any videos of your favorite school memories of your seniors. Try to keep videos under a minute to ensure enough storage for other senior memories!

Reach out to Madeleine Ulanday (madeleine.ulanday@gmail.com) if there are any technical difficulties.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR UPLOADS

ROSIN RUMBLE

ROSIN RUMBLE 4/6-4/17

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congrats to our April Students of the Month! Thanks to our amazing Boosters, you can grab a yard sign to celebrate your superstar in style. Show your pride, support our school, and let the whole neighborhood know you’ve got a champion at home!

Concert: Joyce J.
Intermezzo: Alan D.
Philharmonic: Peiqi H.
Sinfonia: Julia A.
Symphony: Tori N.

TOBA

Thank You

Thank you to a member of our Orchestra Family for your generous donation covering the instrument rentals for our Disney World trip. Your kindness and support helped make this experience possible for our students, allowing them to focus on performing, learning, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Because of you, our musicians were fully equipped and ready to shine. Your generosity truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our program and our students. Thank you for helping make the magic happen!

Scholarships for Seniors

All seniors—don’t miss this! Scholarship(s) will be awarded at this year’s banquet. Applications will be released soon, and TOBA membership is required to apply. Becoming a member helps support our program while opening the door to scholarship opportunities.

Needs from TOBA

We are currently seeking incoming TOBA officers. Without officers in place, we cannot operate as a booster club. If you are interested in helping lead and support our program, this is the perfect time to learn more.

Scholarship Review Committee (TOBA Members Only)

We are looking for more volunteers to help review senior scholarship applications.
Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families who are TOBA members are welcome to participate. This is a meaningful way to support our seniors and stay connected to the program.

Why Join TOBA?

Our success depends on our families. Without your support and leadership, we cannot raise the funds needed to provide instruments, events, scholarships, and enrichment opportunities for our students. Your membership and involvement truly make a difference.

Join TOBA today and help us continue building a strong, supportive orchestra community!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

On Tuesday, March 31st, Symphony will have their UIL concert at Bush High School. Best of luck to Symphony!

On Thursday, April 2nd, students from the 2024-2025 Symphony and Sinfonia orchestra will have their Mark of Excellence celebration at the Harvest Green Clubhouse from 6:00p-8:00p.

BANQUET SONG REQUESTS

If you have any song requests you’d like to make for the banquet, be sure to submit the form below by April 10th at 3:00 pm CST.

BANQUET SONG REQUEST FORM

SENIOR UPLOADS

Below is a link to upload any videos of your favorite school memories of your seniors. Try to keep videos under a minute to ensure enough storage for other senior memories!

Reach out to Madeleine Ulanday (madeleine.ulanday@gmail.com) if there are any technical difficulties.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR UPLOADS

ROSIN RUMBLE

ROSIN RUMBLE 3/23-4/3

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congrats to our March Students of the Month! Thanks to our amazing Boosters, you can grab a yard sign to celebrate your superstar in style. Show your pride, support our school, and let the whole neighborhood know you’ve got a champion at home!

Concert: Christopher T.
Intermezzo: Vincent N.
Philharmonic: Aanika G.
Sinfonia: Jake E.
Symphony: Chloe M.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM TOBA

Thank You

Thank you to a member of our Orchestra Family for your generous donation covering the instrument rentals for our Disney World trip. Your kindness and support helped make this experience possible for our students, allowing them to focus on performing, learning, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Because of you, our musicians were fully equipped and ready to shine. Your generosity truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our program and our students. Thank you for helping make the magic happen!

Scholarships for Seniors

All seniors—don’t miss this! Scholarship(s) will be awarded at this year’s banquet. Applications will be released soon, and TOBA membership is required to apply. Becoming a member helps support our program while opening the door to scholarship opportunities.

Needs from TOBA

We are currently seeking incoming TOBA officers. Without officers in place, we cannot operate as a booster club. If you are interested in helping lead and support our program, this is the perfect time to learn more.

Scholarship Review Committee (TOBA Members Only)

We are looking for more volunteers to help review senior scholarship applications.
Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families who are TOBA members are welcome to participate. This is a meaningful way to support our seniors and stay connected to the program.

Why Join TOBA?

Our success depends on our families. Without your support and leadership, we cannot raise the funds needed to provide instruments, events, scholarships, and enrichment opportunities for our students. Your membership and involvement truly make a difference.

Join TOBA today and help us continue building a strong, supportive orchestra community!

Special thanks to Luz (Spanish) for translating this week’s visual newsletter!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

Audition music for the ‘26-’27 school year will be released on Monday, March 23rd in Schoology. Auditions will take place between April 15th-30th. Good luck!

On Tuesday, March 24th, Symphony will have their Pre-UIL concert at Dulles High School at 6:30p. Call time for Symphony is 5:45p.

On Wednesday, March 25th, Symphony will have afterschool rehearsals from 3:15p-5:15p, with Mr. Davis as a guest clinician.

ALL SENIORS

Friendly reminder that the senior information form below is due by March 26^th at 3:00 pm CST. It will take around 10-15 minutes to complete, however, it includes all the information we need for the senior slideshow, senior spotlight, and senior gifts.

SENIOR INFO FORM

SENIOR UPLOADS

Below is a link to upload any videos of your favorite school memories of your seniors. Try to keep videos under a minute to ensure enough storage for other senior memories!

Reach out to Madeleine Ulanday (madeleine.ulanday@gmail.com) if there are any technical difficulties.

CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR UPLOADS

ROSIN RUMBLE

ROSIN RUMBLE 3/23-4/3

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FEES

If you haven’t paid for your Solo and Ensemble fees, please have them paid for as soon as possible.

PRESTO ASSISTANT

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congrats to our March Students of the Month! Thanks to our amazing Boosters, you can grab a yard sign to celebrate your superstar in style. Show your pride, support our school, and let the whole neighborhood know you’ve got a champion at home!

Concert: Christopher T.
Intermezzo: Vincent N.
Philharmonic: Aanika G.
Sinfonia: Jake E.
Symphony: Chloe M.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM TOBA

Thank You

Thank you to a member of our Orchestra Family for your generous donation covering the instrument rentals for our Disney World trip. Your kindness and support helped make this experience possible for our students, allowing them to focus on performing, learning, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Because of you, our musicians were fully equipped and ready to shine. Your generosity truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our program and our students. Thank you for helping make the magic happen!

Scholarships for Seniors

All seniors—don’t miss this! Scholarship(s) will be awarded at this year’s banquet. Applications will be released soon, and TOBA membership is required to apply. Becoming a member helps support our program while opening the door to scholarship opportunities.

Needs from TOBA

We are currently seeking incoming TOBA officers. Without officers in place, we cannot operate as a booster club. If you are interested in helping lead and support our program, this is the perfect time to learn more.

Scholarship Review Committee (TOBA Members Only)

We are looking for more volunteers to help review senior scholarship applications.
Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families who are TOBA members are welcome to participate. This is a meaningful way to support our seniors and stay connected to the program.

Why Join TOBA?

Our success depends on our families. Without your support and leadership, we cannot raise the funds needed to provide instruments, events, scholarships, and enrichment opportunities for our students. Your membership and involvement truly make a difference.

Join TOBA today and help us continue building a strong, supportive orchestra community!

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

On Wednesday, March 11th, Travis will be hosting Middle School Pre-UIL. For volunteers, be sure you are present at the shifts you have signed up for.

Instruments go home on Friday, March 13th for Spring Break. Enjoy your Spring Break!

JOINT SOCIAL RECAP

Shout outs to everyone who was at the Joint Social on Friday! We hope you all had fun!

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Congrats to our March Students of the Month! Thanks to our amazing Boosters, you can grab a yard sign to celebrate your superstar in style. Show your pride, support our school, and let the whole neighborhood know you’ve got a champion at home!

Concert: Christopher T.
Intermezzo: Vincent N.
Philharmonic: Aanika G.
Sinfonia: Jake E.
Symphony: Chloe M.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM TOBA

Thank You

Thank you to a member of our Orchestra Family for your generous donation covering the instrument rentals for our Disney World trip. Your kindness and support helped make this experience possible for our students, allowing them to focus on performing, learning, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Because of you, our musicians were fully equipped and ready to shine. Your generosity truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our program and our students. Thank you for helping make the magic happen!

Scholarships for Seniors

All seniors—don’t miss this! Scholarship(s) will be awarded at this year’s banquet. Applications will be released soon, and TOBA membership is required to apply. Becoming a member helps support our program while opening the door to scholarship opportunities.

Parent Social

Calling all Travis Orchestra parents and incoming 9th grade families!
Join us on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Torchy’s Tacos at 6:30p, where you can:

• Meet TOBA officers and Orchestra Directors

• Learn how you can get involved

• Discover how TOBA supports our students

• Learn about leadership opportunities within TOBA

Needs from TOBA

We are currently seeking incoming TOBA officers. Without officers in place, we cannot operate as a booster club. If you are interested in helping lead and support our program, this is the perfect time to learn more.

Scholarship Review Committee (TOBA Members Only)

We are looking for more volunteers to help review senior scholarship applications.
Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families who are TOBA members are welcome to participate. This is a meaningful way to support our seniors and stay connected to the program.

Why Join TOBA?

Our success depends on our families. Without your support and leadership, we cannot raise the funds needed to provide instruments, events, scholarships, and enrichment opportunities for our students. Your membership and involvement truly make a difference.

Join TOBA today and help us continue building a strong, supportive orchestra community!

ROSIN RUMBLE

ROSIN RUMBLE 3/9-3/20

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FEES

If you haven’t paid for your Solo and Ensemble fees, please have them paid for as soon as possible.

PRESTO ASSISTANT

REHEARSAL ABSENCE FORM

In case you will be absent to any afterschool rehearsals, please fill out the rehearsal absence form prior to the rehearsal, as well as communicate with the directors to keep them in the loop.

REHEARSAL ABSENCE FORM

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

On Wednesday, March 4th, Symphony will have afterschool rehearsals from 3:00p-5:00p. Additionally, Juniors will be taking their SAT in the morning, and Seniors will have late arrival and must be on campus by 10:07a. Good luck Juniors!

JOINT SOCIAL

We hope you’ve signed up to go to this awesome social this coming Friday! 🥳

JOINT SOCIAL RSVP

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM TOBA

Thank You

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to one of our Orchestra Family members for their generous donation covering the instrument rentals for our Disney World trip. Your kindness and support helped make this experience possible for our students, allowing them to focus on performing, learning, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Because of you, our musicians were fully equipped and ready to shine. Your generosity truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our program and our students. Thank you for helping make the magic happen!

Scholarships for Seniors

All seniors—don’t miss this! Scholarship(s) will be awarded at this year’s banquet. Applications will be released soon, and TOBA membership is required to apply. Becoming a member helps support our program while opening the door to scholarship opportunities.

Parent Social

Calling all Travis Orchestra parents and incoming 9th grade families!
Join us on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Torchy’s Tacos at 6:30p, where you can:

• Meet TOBA officers and Orchestra Directors

• Learn how you can get involved

• Discover how TOBA supports our students

• Learn about leadership opportunities within TOBA

Needs from TOBA

We are currently seeking incoming TOBA officers. Without officers in place, we cannot operate as a booster club. If you are interested in helping lead and support our program, this is the perfect time to learn more.

Scholarship Review Committee (TOBA Members Only)

We are looking for more volunteers to help review senior scholarship applications.
Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families who are TOBA members are welcome to participate. This is a meaningful way to support our seniors and stay connected to the program.

Why Join TOBA?

Our success depends on our families. Without your support and leadership, we cannot raise the funds needed to provide instruments, events, scholarships, and enrichment opportunities for our students. Your membership and involvement truly make a difference.

Join TOBA today and help us continue building a strong, supportive orchestra community!

ROSIN RUMBLE

ROSIN RUMBLE 2/23-3/6

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FEES

If you haven’t paid for your Solo and Ensemble fees, please have them paid for as soon as possible.

PRESTO ASSISTANT

REHEARSAL ABSENCE FORM

In case you will be absent to any afterschool rehearsals, please fill out the rehearsal absence form prior to the rehearsal, as well as communicate with the directors to keep them in the loop.

REHEARSAL ABSENCE FORM

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!

On Monday, February 23rd, Sinfonia will have afterschool rehearsals from 3:15p-4:45p. Additionally, Symphony will have afterschool rehearsals for Full Orchestra in the band hall from 3:00p-4:30p in anticipation of Full Orchestra UIL.

On Tuesday, February 24th, Symphony will be excused from 6th and 7th period to perform at Austin High School for their Full Orchestra UIL. Good luck!

Between Wednesday, February 25th, and Thursday, February 26th, Concert, Intermezzo, Philharmonic, and Sinfonia will have their String UIL at Clements High School. Good luck!

On Friday, February 27th, there will be Picture Retakes for harpists and anyone who missed the first Picture Day during 4th and 5th period. Additionally, there will be makeup UIL Solo and Ensemble performances for anybody who was out for State DECA during 5th period. Best of luck!

JOINT SOCIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We are proud to announce our Second Annual Orchestra Joint Social featuring ALL FBISD High School Orchestras! Please fill out this form below by February 27th if you plan on attending the social on March 6th, 2026, from 12:00-3:00p!

JOINT SOCIAL RSVP

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Special congratulations to Dhanya Parmar for your exemplary performance, both as a musician and a DECA Executive Officer!

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM TOBA

Thank You

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to one of our Orchestra Family members for their generous donation covering the instrument rentals for our Disney World trip. Your kindness and support helped make this experience possible for our students, allowing them to focus on performing, learning, and creating unforgettable memories together.

Because of you, our musicians were fully equipped and ready to shine. Your generosity truly made a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your support of our program and our students. Thank you for helping make the magic happen!

Scholarships for Seniors

All seniors—don’t miss this! Scholarship(s) will be awarded at this year’s banquet. Applications will be released soon, and TOBA membership is required to apply. Becoming a member helps support our program while opening the door to scholarship opportunities.

Parent Social

Calling all Travis Orchestra parents and incoming 9th grade families!
Join us on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Torchy’s Tacos at 6:30p, where you can:

• Meet TOBA officers and Orchestra Directors

• Learn how you can get involved

• Discover how TOBA supports our students

• Learn about leadership opportunities within TOBA

Needs from TOBA

We are currently seeking incoming TOBA officers. Without officers in place, we cannot operate as a booster club. If you are interested in helping lead and support our program, this is the perfect time to learn more.

Scholarship Review Committee (TOBA Members Only)

We are looking for more volunteers to help review senior scholarship applications.
Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior families who are TOBA members are welcome to participate. This is a meaningful way to support our seniors and stay connected to the program.

Why Join TOBA?

Our success depends on our families. Without your support and leadership, we cannot raise the funds needed to provide instruments, events, scholarships, and enrichment opportunities for our students. Your membership and involvement truly make a difference.

Join TOBA today and help us continue building a strong, supportive orchestra community!

ROSIN RUMBLE

ROSIN RUMBLE 2/23-3/6

SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FEES

If you haven’t paid for your Solo and Ensemble fees, please have them paid for as soon as possible.

PRESTO ASSISTANT

REHEARSAL ABSENCE FORM

In case you will be absent to any afterschool rehearsals, please fill out the rehearsal absence form prior to the rehearsal, as well as communicate with the directors to keep them in the loop.

REHEARSAL ABSENCE FORM

Thank you to Lisle Violin Shop-Cinco Ranch, as well as Pecan Grove Acupuncture & Herbal Clinic and New Wink Lash for your donations to our orchestra program here at Travis High School!