Threatening to be killed over a dream is an outrageous concept for many, especially in the West. But for Negin Khpalwak and many others in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, it is a reality.

The 2022 Winter Orchestra Concert took place before winter break. Students showed the audience all the hard work they have put in this past year.

Photo story: At the ACHS Music Department’s Fall Concert on October 26, the Advanced Choir, Wind Ensemble, Virtuosi Orchestra and Jazz Band “A” performed. Each of these groups is the most advanced level of its ensemble type.

Saturday, May 21st may have been one of the hottest days of the year a 97 degrees, but the ACHS Orchestra was even hotter!  They swept all prizes at Kings Dominion’s “Music In the Parks'' festival. They won 1st place with a superior rating. They received “Best Overall Orchestra,” and the acclaimed Esprit De Corps award. This award is given to students who demonstrate superior behavior and for demonstrating good sportsmanship throughout the competition.

Five Alexandria City High School students participated in the All-Virginia Band & Orchestra Event on April 21-23 at Christopher Newport University (CNU). This event brings the state’s best student musicians together in one location to work with world-renowned conductors.