- Allen Independent School District
- Honors & Achievements
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Fine Arts State & National Honors
2020-2021
17 All-State MusiciansAll-Region- MS Band – 31
- HS Band – 48
- Jazz Band - 4
- MS Choir – 12
- HS Choir – 62
- MS Orchestra – 42
- HS Orchestra – 45
- TMEA MS Honor String Orchestra
- TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra
- TMEA HS Honor String Orchestra
- TMEA HS Invited Full Orchestra
- Allen HS Symphony Orchestra
- Mark of Excellence National Winners
- Curtis MS Chamber Orchestra
- Mark of Excellence Commended Winners
- Allen HS Symphony Orchestra
- Allen HS Chamber Orchestra
- Ereckson MS Chamber Orchestra
Music Theory
- 54 students took the AP Music Theory Exam (program record)
- 94% of AHS test takers passed with a 3, 4, or 5
- 46% passed with top score of a 5
Musical
- Schmidt and Jones High School Musical Awards
- Allen High School – We Will Rock You
- Best Choreography
- Best Scenic Design
- Best Costume Design
- Best Lighting Design
- Best Male Ensemble Performer
- Best Female Ensemble Performer
- Best Actor in a Minor Role
- Best Supporting Actress
- Best Actress in a Lead Role
UIL State Theatrical Design Competition
- 1 state qualifiers in Marketing Design
- 3rd place Theatrical Set Design
- 2 state qualifiers
- UIL One Act Play Competition Cancelled - Covid
- Texas Thespians Convention
- Tech Challenge – 3rd place out of 95 schools
- 1st and 2nd place in Knot Tying
- 8 National Qualifiers in Individual Events
2019-2020All-State MusiciansAll-RegionMS Band - 57HS Band - 80MS Choir -HS Choir - 67MS Orchestra - 74HS Orchestra - 76TMEA MS Honor String OrchestraCurtis MS Chamber Orchestra - 7th placeTMEA MS Honor Full OrchestraCurtis MS Symphony Orchestra - 1st placeEreckson MS Symphony Orchestra - 2nd placeTMEA HS Honor String OrchestraAllen HS Chamber Orchestra - 11th placeTMEA HS Honor Full OrchestraAllen Symphony Orchestra - 2nd placeMusic Theory100% of test takers passed with a 3, 4, or 554% passed with top scoreMark of Excellence National WinnersAllen HS Wind EnsembleCurtis MS Symphony OrchestraCurtis MS Chamber OrchestraEreckson MS Chamber OrchestraMark of Excellence Commended WinnersAllen HS Symphony OrchestraAllen HS Chamber OrchestraEreckson MS Symphony OrchestraEreckson MS Sinfonia OrchestraFord MS Chamber OrchestraAllen HS Varsity Jazz BandCitation of Excellence Commended WinnerAllen HS Symphonic Band IAllen HS Symphonic Band IIUIL State Theatrical Design Competition2 state qualifiers in Marketing Design1 state qualifier in Costume Design4 state qualifiers in Group DesignUIL One Act Play CompetitionAll Star Cast AwardHonorable Mention All Star CastAll Star TechnicianTexas Thespians ConventionTech Challenge - 3rd place1st and 2nd place in Knot Tying7 National Qualifiers in Individual Events2018-2019
14 All-State MusiciansAll-RegionMS Band - 65HS Band - 72HS Choir - 79MS Orchestra - 62HS Orchestra - 73TMEA HS Honor String OrchestraAllen HS Chamber Orchestra - 4th placeTMEA MS Honor String Orchestra
Curtis MS Chamber Orchestra – 8th place
TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra
Curtis MS Symphony Orchestra – 2nd place
TMEA HS Honor Full Orchestra
Allen HS Symphony Orchestra – 6th placeMusic Theory94% passing rate on Ap ExamNAMM Best Community for Music EducationMark of Excellence National WinnersCurtis MS Chamber OrchestraCurtis MS Symphony OrchestraEreckson MS Chamber OrchestraMark of Excellence Commended WinnersAllen HS Chamber OrchestraAllen HS Wind EnsembleCitation of Excellence National WinnerAllen HS Wind SymphonyCitation of Excellence Commended WinnerAllen HS Symphonic Band 1UIL Theatrical Design Competition2 state qualifiers in Marketing Design1 state qualifier in Costume Design4 state qualifiers in Group Design
UIL One Act Play Competition
All Star Cast Award
Honorable Mention All Star Cast
All Star Technician
Texas Thespians Convention
Tech Challenge Team – 3rd place out of 95 schools1st and 2nd Place in Knot Tying
7 National Qalifiers in Individual Events
2017-2018
13 All-State MusiciansAll-RegionMS Band - 54HS Band - 75MS Choir - 31HS Choir - 87MS Orchestra - 55HS Orchestra - 66
TMEA MS Honor String Orchestra
Ereckson Chamber Orchestra – 4th place
TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra
Ereckson Symphony Orchestra – 1st place
Curtis Symphony Orchestra – 3rd placeNAMM Best Community for Music Education
UIL Theatrical Design Competition – 1 state qualifier Marketing Design
UIL One Act Play Competition
All Star Cast Award
Honorable Mention All Star Cast
All Star Technician
Texas Thespians Convention
Tech Challenge – Overall State Champion and 1st Place Knots
6 National Qalifiers in Individual Events
2016-2017
11 All-State MusiciansAll-RegionMS Band - 55HS Band - 81HS Choir - 79MS Orchestra - 56HS Orchestra - 66
TMEA MS Honor String Orchestra
Ereckson Chamber Orchestra – 3rd place
TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra
Curtis Symphony Orchestra – 2nd place
Ereckson Symphony Orchestra – 4th place
TMEA Invited Clinic Performance
LFC Select Women’s ChoirNAMM Best Community for Music Education
State VASE10 State VASE participants
7 Gold Medals and 1 Gold Seal
UIL Design Contest – 1 state qualifier
Allen HS Music wins Best Musical and Best Actress in Schmidt and Jones Musical Theater Awards
2015-2016
13 All-State MusiciansAll-RegionMS Band - 23HS Band - 63HS Choir - 31MS Orchestra - 51HS Orchestra - 18
Tournament of Roses Parade – Allen HS Escadrille
Grammy Foundation Signature School Award – Allen HS Band, Choir, and Orchestra
Mark of Excellence Award Winners – Allen HS Full Orchestra, Curtis MS Full Orchestra, Ereckson MS Full Orchestra, and Ereckson MS String Orchestra.
8 State VASE participants
2014-2015
16 All-State Musicians
Grammy Foundation Signature School Award – Allen HS Band, Choir, and Orchestra
2013-2014
8 All-State Musicians
The American Prize HS Orchestra Division Winner – Allen HS Orchestra
2012-2013
6 All-State Musicians
2011-2012
7 All-State Musicians
Grammy Foundation Signature School Gold Award – Allen HS Band, Choir and Orchestra
2010-2011
8 All-State Musicians
2009-2010
7 All-State Musicians
2008-2009
10 All-State Musicians
2007-2008
8 All-State Musicians
2006-2007
10 All-State Musicians
TMEA MS 3C Honor Band
Ereckson MS – 5th place
Mark of Excellence Overall Outstanding Full orchestra – Allen HS Symphony Orchestra
2005-2006
10 All-State Musicians
Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Performance – Allen HS Symphony OrchestraTournament of Roses Parade – Allen HS Escadrille
2004-2005
11 All-State Musicians
Sudler Shield Award – Allen HS Band
Last Modified on August 11, 2021