2025-2026 Class Schedule and Events

All classes are held in McKinney, TX.

Concerts, performances, and competitions may be held in nearby locations.

2025-2026 Class Schedule

Elementary Music

Tuesday    
10:00 – 10:55 Music and Movement (5-6 year olds by Sept. 1)

Thursday    
10:30 – 11:25 Music and Movement (5-6 year olds by Sept. 1)
11:30 – 12:25 Elementary Music (7-9 year olds by Sept. 1)
 

Choir

Tuesday    
11:00 – 12:30 Treble Choir (9-13 year olds by Sept. 1 – Treble/Unchanged voices)

Orchestra

Tuesday    
10:00 – 10:55 Beginner Violin/Viola (9 and older)
11:00 – 11:55 Beginner Cello (9 and older)
 
Wednesday   
10:00 – 10:55 Beginner Cello  (9 and older)
11:00 – 11:55 Beginner Violin/Viola (9 and older)
12:00 – 1:30 Concert Orchestra
 
Thursday     
10:00 – 11:45 Symphonic Orchestra
 

Band

Tuesday    
10:00 – 10:55 Beginner Woodwinds (9 and older)
11:00 – 11:55 Beginner Brass (9 and older)
12:00 – 12:55 Beginner Percussion (9 and older)
1:00 – 2:30 Concert Band
 
Wednesday    
10:00 – 10:55 Beginner Brass (9 and older)
11:00 – 11:55 Beginner Woodwinds (9 and older)
 
Thursday    
12:00 – 1:45  Symphonic Band
2:00 – 3:30 Jazz Band (requires concurrent enrollment in an advanced ensemble)
 
 

2025-2026 Projected Calendar

The following dates for 2025-2026 are final at this time.  Please check back for updates as we continue to finalize our 2025-2026 calendar.

August 20 – New Family Orientation – Required Attendance In-Person

August 21 – Returning Family Orientation – Required Attendance In-Person

August 26, 27, 28 – First Week of Classes/Rehearsals

Sept 19, Oct 3, 17 – Football Games (Concert & Symphonic Bands)

November 18-20 – High School All State/Honor Band Auditions

November 24-28 – Thanksgiving Break 

December 8-9 – Christmas Concerts

December 10-January 2 – Winter Break 

January 6, 7, 8 – Classes/Rehearsals Resume

January 20-22 – Middle School Honor Band Auditions

January 29-31 – All State Band/Orchestra Clinic & Concert

February 20-21 – Middle School Honor Band/Orchestra Clinic & Concert

March 16-20  – Spring Break 

April 7 – Pride of Texas Music Festival

April 9 – Symphonic Band Concert & Sight Reading Contest

May 11-12 – Spring Concerts/Season Completed

 
ALL CCHFA music students perform at the Christmas and Spring Concerts, as well as competitions and festival performances assigned for specific ensembles. Participation is required.