Welcome to the 2026-2027 School Year in Dowell Orchestra! We are very happy that you joined us for another great school year!
You can find most general information regarding our program here. Please state up to date by checking your emails!
Musically yours,
Mr. Graber
Come join us in our awarding winning Dowell MS Orchestra! No experienced is required, and we will find the instrument that is perfect for you.
For 5th graders joining orchestra at Dowell next year, here’s a step by step on how to join:
Please contact Mr. Graber at mgraber@mckinneyisd.net for more information!
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Honors Orchestra on being selected as a Mark of Excellence Commended Winner by The Foundation for Music Education/National Orchestra Honors Project!
The Mark of Excellence project seeks to recognize and award outstanding achievement in performance by high school and middle school bands, choirs, and orchestras. The project gathers entries from throughout the United States and provides valuable feedback for all entrants. A unique competitive environment is created which allows ensembles to compare their performance quality to other outstanding groups from across the country.
This is the 3rd year in a row the Dowell Honors Orchestra has received this award. We are so proud of all of our talented students for this great achievement!
Congratulations to the 23-24 Honors Orchestra on being selected as a Mark of Excellence Commended Winner by The Foundation for Music Education/National Orchestra Honors Project!
The Mark of Excellence project seeks to recognize and award outstanding achievement in performance by high school and middle school bands, choirs, and orchestras. The project gathers entries from throughout the United States and provides valuable feedback for all entrants. A unique competitive environment is created which allows ensembles to compare their performance quality to other outstanding groups from across the country.
This is the 2nd year in a row the Dowell Honors Orchestra has received this award. We are so proud of all of our talented students for this great achievement!
Congratulations to the 22-23 Honors Orchestra on being selected as a Mark of Excellence Commended Winner by the National Foundation for Music Education!
The Mark of Excellence project seeks to recognize and award outstanding achievement in performance by high school and middle school bands, choirs, and orchestras. The project gathers entries from throughout the United States and provides valuable feedback for all entrants. A unique competitive environment is created which allows ensembles to compare their performance quality to other outstanding groups from across the country.
We are so proud of all of our talented students for this great achievement!
It’s official; the Dowell Full Orchestra was selected as a 2023 TMEA State Finalist! We are so proud of all of your hard work! Bravo to all!
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