Calendar
This calendar has all curricular concerts, events, socials, and field trip information. Click on underlined event to learn more about it and to download any necessary forms.
Fall 2025
August
23 Registration Day
McKamy MS, Times TBD
Pay activity fee, size your child for concert uniforms, receive important beginning-of-year
information ​
29 Deadline for Activity Fee payment
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29 Back to School Bash
McKamy MS, 4:15-6:00 PM
Bring donations: 6th - Savory Snacks, 7th - Drinks, 8th - Sweet Treats
September
​26 Mario Kart Tournament September Social
McKamy MS, 4:30-6:30 PM​​
October
3 Fall Concert
McKamy MS- Gym 7 pm
Staggered arrival: Symph - 6 Phil - 6:15 Chamb - 6:30
Doors open 6:55, wait in Cafeteria until then.
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3 Fall Concert
McKamy MS- Gym 7 pm
Staggered arrival: Symph - 6 Phil - 6:15 Chamb - 6:30
Doors open 6:55, wait in Cafeteria until then.
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17 Beginner Orchestra "Informance"
McKamy MS- Gym 6 pm
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22 All-Region Mock Audition
Orchestra Room 4:40-6:00 PM
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Shadow Ridge MS - Individual times TBD
November
20 Potluck Social
5:30-7:00 PM​
December
​3 Fine Arts Showcase
Old Settlers and Wellington ES - Field Trip
Chamber/8th Grade students only
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9 Winter Concert
McKamy MS 7 pm
Staggered arrival: Beginners - 6 Symph - 6:15 Phil/Chamb - 6:30
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12-13 All-Region Clinic & Concert (applies to eligible students only)
Denton HS
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December 13, 6:30 - 9 pm
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December 14, 9 am - 3:15pm, 4 pm concert
Spring 2026
January
10 Spring Orch Parent Meeting, 1-2 PM
Virtual, see email for link
February
​​​​19 UIL Preview Concert
McKamy MS
6:30 - 7:00 pm
Symphonic, Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestras only
24-25 UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest
Northwest HS
Field trip during school day, time TBD
Symphonic/Philharmonic Only
28 String Drive
McKamy MS, appointment slots available, 9, 9:30, 10, 10:30, and 11
Incoming orchestra students select 1st/2nd choice instruments​
March
2-3 UIL Concert & Sightreading Contest
The Colony HS
Field trip during school day, time TBD
Chamber Only
25 Viva Viola Cluster Concert
Flower Mound HS - Navy Gym
4:10 - 7:30 pm, Concert begins at 7 pm
(students bussed from McKamy to FMHS, parents pick up after the concert)
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28 2nd String Drive
McKamy MS, appointment slots available, 10, 10:30, and 11
Incoming orchestra students select 1st/2nd choice instruments​
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31 Tie-dye T-Shirt Tuesday
McKamy MS, 4:15-5:15 pm
BYOS (Bring your own shirt!)​
April
McKamy MS
4:45-8 pm, Individual times TBD
Hedrick MS
8AM -4 PM Individual times TBD
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May
6 Spring Concert & Awards Ceremony
McKamy MS, 7-8:30 PM
Staggered arrival: Beginners - 6 Symph - 6:15 Chamb/Phil- 6:30
Doors open 6:55 PM, wait in Cafeteria until then
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15 Pride of Texas Spring Festival Field Trip​
Alley Cats, Hurst, TX
10 AM - 5 PM