AISD Performing Arts Center

Allen Philharmonic Orchestra

East Meets West

Celebrate a fusion of Indian and Western culture as the Allen Philharmonic Orchestra presents “East Meets West.” Joined by dancers from the Nrityajyoti Dance Academy choreographed by Rinku Bhattacharya Das, sitar player Amie Maciszewski, tabla player Harshad Kanetkar, vocal soloists Rupasri Shankar and Anjali Prabhala, and flute player Rajesh Prasanna, the orchestra will present a night of music that seamlessly melds performances from the traditions of Indian and Western classical and popular music. You’ll hear music ranging from Bollywood to Tchaikovsky, as well as a number of works by Indian American composers prominent in the field today!

Feb. 18, 2023

PAC Performance Hall

Allen HS Student Leadership

Talent Show

Mar. 15, 2023

PAC Performance Hall

Allen Philharmonic Orchestra

Calling All Dawns

Join us as the Allen Philharmonic combines forces with the Allen Symphony Chorus. The keystone work of the evening will be Christopher Tin's world-music inspired work for choir and orchestra titled "Calling All Dawns," which includes music that is prominently featured in the Civilization VI video game. We're also pleased to present our principal flautist Jennifer McElroy as she plays the exciting Malcolm Arnold Flute Concerto, as well as Debussy's dreamy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun and Jessie Montgomery's brand new work, Overture, which is "steeped in harmonic textures inspired by a fusion between jazz and American classical harmonies, Baroque rhythmic gestures, and polyphonic tension."

Apr. 15, 2023

Lowery Auditorium