- Allen Independent School District
- Honors & Achievements
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Fine Arts State & National Honors2022-2023All-State MusiciansAll-RegionMS Band -HS Band -Jazz Band -MS Choir -HS Choir -MS Orchestra -HS Orchestra -TMEA MS Honor String Orchestra5th place: Ereckson MS Chamber Orchestra - Joanna Devoto6th place: Curtis MS Chamber Orchestra - Amanda SuTMEA MS Honor Full OrchestraWinner: Curtis MS Symphony Orchestra - Amanda Su, Amy Gearhart, and Craig AdamsTMEA HS Honor String OrchestraTMEA HS Honor Full Orchestra5th place: Allen HS Symphony Orchestra - David DeVoto, Matt Cross, and Philip ObadoTMEA HS Invitied ChoirWinner: Allen HS Varsity Women's Choir - Kathryn ZetterstromMidwest Band and Orchestra ClinicAllen HS Wind Ensemble - Philip ObadoAllen HS Saxophone Ensemble - Alex BaczewskiAllen HS Percussion Ensemble - Miles LockeMark of Excellence National Winners sponsored by the Foundation for Music EducationAllen HS Wind Ensemble - Philip ObadoAllen HS Symphony Orchestra - David DeVoto, Matt Cross, and Philip ObadoMark of Excellence Commended Winners sponsored by the Foundation for Music EducationCurtis MS Chamber Orchestra - Amanda SuCurtis MS Sinfonia I Orchestra - Amy GearhartEreckson MS Chamber Orchestra - Joana DeVotoCurtis MS Symphony Orchestra - Amanda Su, Amy Gearhart, and Craig AdamsFord MS Select Treble Choir - Susy GulleyCitation of Excellence National Winners sponsored by the Foundation for Music EducationLowery Freshman Center Wind Ensemble - Joshua BlankenshipMedal of Distinction National Winner sponsored by Perform AmericaAllen HS Saxophone Ensemble - Alex BaczewskiMusic Theory100% of AHS AP Music Theory Students sat for the test.AHS average score - 3.6 (TX average score 2.99)AHS scoring 3 or higher - 87% (TX 62%)AHS scoring 5 or higher - 27% (TX 17%)IB Music100% of AHS IB Music students submitted work for testOn a 7pt scale, all AHS students scored a 6 or 7Schmidt and Jones High School Musical AwardsBeauty and the Beast received nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actor in a Minor Role, Best Male Ensemble, Best Choreography, Best Orchestra, Best Lighting, and Best CostumesUIL One Act Play CompetitionAll Star Cast and All Star TechnicianTexas Thespians ConventionNational Qualifiers:Superior Rating: Solo MusicalVisual ArtsAP Art History72 examinees88% passing rateAP Studio Art21 examinees98% passing rateIB Visual Arts11 examinees100% passing rateAllen ISD Art Competition300 student entries$2,000 in awards given20 under 20 Blue Too Gallery in Allen4 AHS students accepted into juried competitionScholastic Art Competition2 gold keys, 1 honorable mention, 1 silver keyCongressional Art CompetitionFirst Place: Lawman's Eye "Valentino" by Isabella Vinas2021-202221 All-State MusiciansAll-RegionMS Band - 36HS Band - 74Jazz Band - 3MS Choir - 22HS Choir - 62MS Orchestra - 52HS Orchestra - 57Midwest Band and Orchestra ClinicAllen HS Symphony Orchestra - David DeVoto, Matt Cross, and Philip ObadoMark of Excellence National Winners sponsored by the Foundation for Music EducationAllen HS Wind Ensemble - Philip ObadoCurtis MS Chamber Orchestra and Sinfonia Orchestra - Amanda Su and Amy GearhartMark of Excellence Commended Winners sponsored by the Foundation for Music EducationAllen HS Symphony Orchestra - David DeVoto, Matt Cross, and Philip ObadoAllen HS Chamber Orchestra - David DeVotoCitation of Excellence National Winners sponsored by the Foundation for Music EducationLowery Freshman Center Wind Ensemble - Joshua BlankenshipLowery Freshman Center Chamber Orchestra - Ellen TownleyMusic Theory31 students took the AP exam90% received a score of a 3 or higher39% received highest score of a 5UIL State Theatrical Design CompetitionState Qualifier in Set Design - 1State Qualifier in Marketing - 1UIL One Act Play CompetitionAll Star Cast Awards - 2All Star Cast Honorable Mention Award - 1All Star Technician Award - 1Texas Thespians ConventionNational Qualifiers:Superior Rating: Solo Musical - 3Superior Rating: Stage Management - 1Visual Arts2020 One Bethany West Art Competition - 10 student's artwork selected for permanent display and awarded $5,200 in prize money.20 under 20 Blue Too Gallery, Allen - 9 Allen students were accepted into the juried competition.Texas Health Art Contest - 13 student's artwork selected for permanent display at Presbyterian Hospital, Allen and awarded $2,200 in prize money.Scholastic Art Competition - 2 gold keys, 6 silver keys, 5 honorable mentionsMartin Luther King Jr Contest - 2 seniors received $1,000 scholarships.Congressional Art Competition - 3rd place2020-202117 All-State MusiciansAll-RegionMS Band - 31HS Band - 48Jazz Band - 4MS Choir - 12HS Choir - 62MS Orchestra - 42HS Orchestra - 45TMEA MS Honor String OrchestraTMEA MS Honor Full OrchestraTMEA HS Honor String OrchestraTMEA HS Invited Full OrchestraAllen HS Symphony OrchestraMark of Excellence National WinnersCurtis MS Chamber OrchestraMark of Excellence Commended WinnersAllen HS Symphony OrchestraAllen HS Chamber OrcehstraEreckson MS Chamber OrchestraMusic Theory54 students took the AP Music Theory Exam (program record)94% of AHS test takers passed with a 3, 4, or 546% passed with top score of a 5MusicalSchmidt and Jones High School Musical AwardsAllen High School - We Will Rock YouBest ChoreographyBest Scenic DesignBest Costume DesignBest Lighting DesignBest Male Ensemble PerformerBest Femal Ensemble PerformerBest Actor in a Minor RoleBest Supporting ActressBest Actress in a Lead RoleUIL State Theatrical Design Competition1 state qualifiers in Marketing Design3rd place Theatrical Set Design2 state qualifiersUIL One Act Play CompetitionCancelled - CovidTexas Thespians ConventionTech Challenge - 3rd place out of 95 schools1st and 2nd place in Knot Tying8 National Qualifiers in Individual Events2019-2020All-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 Qualifiers 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 September 16, 2022