Theogony

Inspiring Students From The Conductor’s Stand

Pablo Cruz Rivera, Editor • February 10, 2025

Veronica Jackson, Alexandria City High School’s orchestra conductor, is known among her students for her passion, talent and welcoming classroom. When walking into the orchestra room, students from different...

Fall Fest and Safety Fair Photo Story

Pablo Cruz Rivera, Editor • September 23, 2024

Death or Dream

January 25, 2023

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.

Photo Story: Winter Orchestra Concert

January 20, 2023

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.

Branching Out: Choir, Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band Join Forces for Fall Concert

October 31, 2022

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.

Orchestra Snags Superior On Hottest Day of the Year

May 27, 2022

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.

ACHS Musicians Shine in Virginia Band and Orchestra Event

May 15, 2022

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.