Welcome to the Alton H.S.
Orchestra Page

Keep up with weekly announcements (Orchestra! Make A Note!). Scroll down for information and rehearsal schedules for Symphonic Orchestra, Concert Orchestra, Chamber Strings, Pit Orchestra, IMEA District 6 Senior Orchestra, and IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest. (photo by L. Smith)
Orchestra! Make A Note
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Laura Plummer
Orchestra Director
(618) 474-6967
lplummer@altonschools.org
Symphonic Orchestra

(Photo by Thornton Photography)
Listening:
Concert Orchestra

(photo by L. Smith)
Concert Orchestra 2015-16 Syllabus
Chamber Strings

(Photo by Dawn Vogel)
The Alton H.S. Chamber Strings is open to any string player in the AHS orchestra program. The Chamber Strings performs for weddings, banquets and other events in the Alton - Godfrey Community. Funds raised from these performances go back into the AHS orchestra program and fund scholarships for the students.
Chamber Strings rehearses every Wednesday from 3:15 - 4:00.
Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances.
Anyone interested in booking the ensemble for your event contact: Laura Plummer, 474-6967.
Pit Orchestra
THE PIT accompanies the annual Alton H.S. spring musical. Winds, brass and percussionists are taken from Symphonic Orchestra winds, brass and percussion. Strings audition for open spots. We rehearse twice a week and then everyday/evening two weeks out from the show. It takes time, and it's hard, but we have a lot of fun in the process.
ILMEA District 6
Senior Orchestra
ILMEA Audition info for AHS Orchestra
Link to ILMEA State Required Excerpt
Rienzi Overture Violin Audition Excerpts
Rienzi Overture Viola
Rienzi Overture Cello-Bass

(photo by L. Smith)
ILMEA Website
IHSA Solo and
Ensemble Contest

(photo by L. Smith)
2014 IHSA Solo & Ensemble Contest Info for AHS Orchestra
IHSA Music Website
2013-14 IHSA Rules Book and Forms
AHS Orchestra Ensemble Entry Form
AHS Orchestra Solo Entry Form
Orchestra Links