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Concert May 19th - Tuesday - Robinson Fine Arts Center - 6:30p
Concert May 19th - Tuesday - Robinson Fine Arts Center - 6:30p
The Symphonic and Chamber Orchestra's Spring Concert is Tuesday May 19th.
Location: 1800 Alma Dr, Plano, TX 75075
Dress: Concert Black
Schedule -
Student Arrival through back doors: 4:45 pm
String orchestra rehearsal on stage (symphonic and chamber orchestras without band): 5:00
FULL ORCH rehearsal on stage - FULL ORCHESTRA: 5:30 - 6:15pm
Facility Open to Parents: 6 pm
House Open (the hall will be available for seating): 6:15 pm
Performance: 6:30 pm
Duration: ~60mins
RFAC closes: 8:00pm
Students when not performing will have reserved seating: Right and Left Orchestra
25 on each side closest to the stage for Symphonic and Chamber when they are not on stage
Late seating for non-performers will occur between pieces
More details:
We will have a rehearsal Tuesday (concert day) at the Robinson (do not stay after school, go straight to the Robinson after getting a quick food on the way!)
Your child needs their instrument, binder, (basses: stools - the RFAC has no stools), and other necessary supplies (ex: rock stops, shoulder rests, music)
Drop off at Robinson FAC @ 5:00-15pm
Full orchestra will rehearse ON STAGE at the RFAC at 5:30
They should wear their CONCERT BLACK
Please let me know if your child needs to use the school instrument - home instrument is expected
Concerts are a major grade assessment - attendence for the whole concert is mandatory unless an emergency is communicated via email before the concert.
We will start at 6:30pm!
Student expectations:
no phones - phones are OFF and AWAY
- no phones in the theatre, no phones on stage, the only place your phone can be out is in the hallway for emergencies or to place it into your case
no gum - please spit out gum before going on stage
long sleeves for all - if your top is sleeveless, please cover up with a black sweater
be respectful in the audience and backstage
be encouraging, but not crazy (applaud, "bravo", but do not scream / stomp / yell inappropriate things)
be on time and communicate to teacher via TalkingPoints on day of concert if emergencies come up.
PISD Summer Strings: June 8 - 12
PISD Summer Strings: June 8 - 12
PISD Summer Strings Info 2026.pdfPISD Summer Strings Brochure 2026.pdfWe are now announcing our PISD Summer Strings Orchestra Camp for 2026!
This is a fun camp that invites amazing guest conductors from around the North Texas area and camp staff who are PISD orchestra directors. This is an opportunity to make new friends from all across the district and grow as a young musician. Summer Strings is open for any current 6th, 7th and 8th grade violin, viola, cello or bass player! There are two orchestras and students will be placed based on ability. Sectionals and small ensemble techniques are included in the experience.
Location: Robinson Fine Arts Center
When: June 8-12, 2026
Daily Schedule: 8am to Noon. Camp will conclude with a concert on Friday, June 12 at 1pm
Tuition: $115 registration fee. $50 optional transportation fee from the nearest 9-10 Plano High School.
REGISTRATION & CAMP INFORMATION: http://sites.google.com/pisd.edu/pisdsummerstrings
Audition material will be available for download on May 11, 2026. Registration closes on May 29th.
We hope your child will join us for this fun and memorable experience!
Hawaiian Waters trip (The Colony, TX) on Saturday May 9th 2026:
Hawaiian Waters trip (The Colony, TX) on Saturday May 9th 2026:
Bus transportation will be provided. We will be leaving Frankford MS at 9:30 a.m. and will return at 2:30 p.m.
The cost of admission to the park and lunch (hotdog or veggie burger, chips, ice cream & drink) is $30.00;
the final day to pay is THIS WEDNESDAY April 1st.
If you want to go, you can pay $30 ONLINE https://www.studentquickpay.com/pisd/. The fee should be on your child's account already, but it is optional!
If you want to go, you can pay $30 ONLINE https://www.studentquickpay.com/pisd/. The fee should be on your child's account already, but it is optional!
PERMISSION SLIP & PAYMENT IS REQUIRED
To go you must:
1. pay by THIS WEDNESDAY 4/1
2. have already paid your $22 supply fee
3. not have gone to ISS / OSS / DAEP this 9 weeks
4. be a well-behaved orchestra student with <2 tardies
5. FILL OUT THIS PERMISSION SLIP: https://forms.gle/3syRYqcD61MaQivy6
Orchestra Fees
Orchestra Fees
Supply Fee $22
Supply Fee $22
Who? all students
Who? all students
Why? So we ensure all students receive the exact materials they need for orchestra:
Why? So we ensure all students receive the exact materials they need for orchestra:
- Binder, pencils, pencil pouch, highlighters, dividing tabs,
- Orchestra T-shirt
Instrument Maintenance Fee Agreement - $85
Instrument Maintenance Fee Agreement - $85
Who? all school instrument users
Who? all school instrument users
Information needed: first 4 lines
Information needed: first 4 lines
Student name
Date
Parent/Guardian Name
School Year
Address/City/Zip
Phone
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN THE BOTTOM! 😀
DON'T FORGET TO SIGN THE BOTTOM! 😀
About the Teacher
About the Teacher
Mrs. Madison Sykora
Madison Sykora is a violinist from Spring, TX and a graduate of Southern Methodist University's Meadows School of the Arts, 2020, B.M. in Music Education.
She began playing the violin as a 5th grader in Klein ISD, and began taking private lessons her 6th grade year to further her education. This was a game changer for Madison and truly ignited her love for music! Nearly 14 years later, she still plays violin as well as viola, cello, and bass. She recently got married in October of 2025 to Christopher Sykora, who she met at SMU's Meadows School of the Arts. In her free time, she loves walking in nature, cooking, and playing with her cat, Tiny Baby.
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