Westlake High School Orchestra
​Upcoming Events
- Wed, Oct 23AustinOct 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMAustin, 4100 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
- Tue, Oct 29WHS Performing Arts Center, Recital HallOct 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMWHS Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall, 4100 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USAOct 29, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMWHS Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall, 4100 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USAExperience the grotesque terror of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 genre-defining horror classic just as silent-film audiences of the time did, with live orchestra accompaniment creating a chilling atmosphere that will have you shaking in your seat! Performed by the Westlake High School Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sat, Nov 23AustinNov 23, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMAustin, Lake Travis High School, 3324 Ranch Rd 620 S, Austin, TX 78738, USA
- Tue, Dec 03AustinDec 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMAustin, 4100 Westbank Dr, Austin, TX 78746, USA
Westlake Orchestra Calendar
About Us
Located in Austin, TX, the Westlake High School Orchestra is a nationally recognized, award-winning orchestra with a focus on high-level performances, creativity, and community engagement.
There are four orchestras and one harp ensemble class at Westlake High School.
All incoming freshmen start in the Chamber Orchestra, and then audition for one of the three other ensembles - Symphony A, Symphony B, or Philharmonic Orchestra.
All harp students are a part of the harp ensemble class.
Students in the orchestra program participate in various competitions throughout the year, including auditioning for the All-Region and All-State Orchestra, UIL Solo and Ensemble, UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation Full Orchestra and String Orchestra, and the Texas State Solo and Ensemble.
Each year, The Symphony Orchestra collaborates with Alisa's Dance Academy to perform the Nutcracker Spectacular, seen by over 5000 people annually.
The Westlake High School Orchestra program consistently earns UIL Division I ratings and Sweepstakes awards for superior performances.
Class Schedule
1st Period
8:50 - 9:40
Symphony A
2nd Period
9:46 - 10:39
Symphony B
3rd Period
10:45 - 11:35
Philharmonic
4th Period
11:41 - 12:31
Chamber Treble (9th Grade: Violin/Viola)
5th Period
12:37 - 1:27
Chamber Bass (9th Grade: Cello/Bass)
6th Period
1:33 - 2:23
Harp Ensemble
7th Period
2:29 - 3:19
Martinez - Lunch
8th Period
3:25 - 4:15
Conference / Prep Period
"There's a viola joke somewhere in there"