• Fine Arts State & National Honors

    2020-2021 

    17 All-State Musicians 
    All-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
     
    2019-2020
         
         All-State Musicians
     
         All-Region
              MS Band - 57
              HS Band - 80
              MS Choir -
              HS Choir - 67
              MS Orchestra - 74
              HS Orchestra - 76
     
         TMEA MS Honor String Orchestra
              Curtis MS Chamber Orchestra - 7th place
     
         TMEA MS Honor Full Orchestra
              Curtis MS Symphony Orchestra - 1st place
              Ereckson MS Symphony Orchestra - 2nd place
     
         TMEA HS Honor String Orchestra
              Allen HS Chamber Orchestra - 11th place
     
         TMEA HS Honor Full Orchestra
              Allen Symphony Orchestra - 2nd place
     
         Music Theory
              100% of test takers passed with a 3, 4, or 5
              54% passed with top score
     
         Mark of Excellence National Winners
              Allen HS Wind Ensemble
              Curtis MS Symphony Orchestra
              Curtis MS Chamber Orchestra
              Ereckson MS Chamber Orchestra
     
         Mark of Excellence Commended Winners
              Allen HS Symphony Orchestra
              Allen HS Chamber Orchestra
              Ereckson MS Symphony Orchestra
              Ereckson MS Sinfonia Orchestra
              Ford MS Chamber Orchestra
              Allen HS Varsity Jazz Band
     
         Citation of Excellence Commended Winner
              Allen HS Symphonic Band I
              Allen HS Symphonic Band II
     
         UIL State Theatrical Design Competition
              2 state qualifiers in Marketing Design
              1 state qualifier in Costume Design
              4 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 - 3rd place
              1st and 2nd place in Knot Tying
              7 National Qualifiers in Individual Events
     
    2018-2019

         14 All-State Musicians
     
         All-Region
              MS Band - 65
              HS Band - 72
              HS Choir - 79
              MS Orchestra - 62
              HS Orchestra - 73
     
         TMEA HS Honor String Orchestra
              Allen HS Chamber Orchestra - 4th place
     
         TMEA 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 place
     
         Music Theory
              94% passing rate on Ap Exam
     
         NAMM Best Community for Music Education
     
         Mark of Excellence National Winners
              Curtis MS Chamber Orchestra
              Curtis MS Symphony Orchestra
              Ereckson MS Chamber Orchestra
     
         Mark of Excellence Commended Winners
              Allen HS Chamber Orchestra
              Allen HS Wind Ensemble
     
         Citation of Excellence National Winner
              Allen HS Wind Symphony
     
         Citation of Excellence Commended Winner
              Allen HS Symphonic Band 1
     
         UIL Theatrical Design Competition
              2 state qualifiers in Marketing Design
              1 state qualifier in Costume Design
              4 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 schools
              1st and 2nd Place in Knot Tying
              7 National Qalifiers in Individual Events


    2017-2018

         13 All-State Musicians
     
         All-Region
              MS Band - 54
              HS Band - 75
              MS Choir - 31
              HS Choir - 87
              MS Orchestra - 55
              HS 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 place
     
         NAMM 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 Musicians
     
         All-Region
              MS Band - 55
              HS Band - 81
              HS Choir - 79
              MS Orchestra - 56
              HS 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 Choir
     
         NAMM Best Community for Music Education

         State VASE     
             10 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 Musicians
     
         All-Region
              MS Band - 23
              HS Band - 63
              HS Choir - 31
              MS Orchestra - 51
              HS 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 Orchestra
     
         Tournament of Roses Parade – Allen HS Escadrille


    2004-2005

         11 All-State Musicians

         Sudler Shield Award – Allen HS Band
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