performing arts opportunities

scholarships

The Arundel Music Boosters Is proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors each year to support continued scholastic pursuits after graduating from Arundel.

Two eligible students will receive:

Dr. Butts Scholastic Music AwardFor those students who have made a significant, positive contribution to the AHS music program and will be studying music as a major/minor at the collegiate level.
AND

Two eligible students will receive:

A.I.M.A. Musical Leadership AwardFor exemplary contributions to the music program by students acting in a leadership capacity while participating in the AHS Music Program.

Link to application form
Deadline to submit: April 17th
Link to Rubric

showstoppers

show choir

Arundel Show Stoppers is an audition-only, competitive 10-12 person vocal group accompanied by a live student pit, with choreography, and singing 3-part harmony.

Competitions are mandatory. Rehearsals are held during lunch on Fridays and once or twice after school during the week.
Auditions for next school year have been announced!
FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, during both prides
Filling 2 soprano, 3 alto, and 1 baritone spots.
Prepare 1 minute of a pop/rock song to sing with a karaoke track and be prepared to dance.
For questions, please contact Mrs. Abbott: kbabbott@aacps.org

Arundel Bands Together Music Festival

Saturday, May 23, 2026

A full-day music festival with 3 performance stages, featuring local bands, Arundel Alumni, including our headlining artist, Arundel Alum Jackson Dean, performing last at 8 pm on Carroll Field.
Dr. Butts & the Sunset BandNuclear TombElectric CircusPerfunctoryArundel Jazz Greats& more
Check out this webpage with a full list of events for the day.

Purchase Tickets Here!
Many volunteer opportunities available.

marching band & color guard

FALL 2026 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
To to learn more and register for the Fall 2026 season, complete the registration form here.
Go here to learn more about Marching Band & Color Guard.

tri-m music honor society

Go here to learn more about how you can become a member of Tri-M Music Honor Society.

all-county

Chorus: Auditions: November 5

(Register for Choir by October 15 Choir Registration Form)Rehearsals: January 14, 21, 28, 29Concert: *Weather Postponed: new date February 28, 4 pm

Orchestra: Auditions November 13 Orchestra Audition Music

(Register for Orchestra by October 15: Orchestra Registration Form)Rehearsals: January 13, 27, February 5, 6Concert: February 7, 4 pm

Band: Auditions November 18 Band Audition Music

(Register for band by October 15: Band Registration Form)Rehearsals: January 13, 27, February 5, 6Concert: February 7, 11 am

Jazz: Auditions November 18 (students who choose to audition will go to a band audition room and then a jazz audition room)

(Register for Jazz by October 15: Jazz Registration Form)Rehearsals: January 14, 21, 28, 29; Concert: *Weather Postponed: new date February 28, 11 am

SPIRIT WEAR STORE

Looking for gifts, or want to show your Arundel Music spirit? Our Spirit Wear Store is open! Linked here

solo & ensemble

Instrumental and Vocal, Held January 24, 2026Registration Deadline: December 19CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION LINK

all-STATE

Nominations: Your music director must nominate you in order to register. Nomination deadline is September 24, so please reach out to your director by September 20 if you are interested.
Registration: If you are nominated, your window to register is October 1-15, with a deadline of October 15. You will receive the link via if you have been nominated. For more information, refer to the notes in the calendar event on October 15.
Auditions: Auditions will take place on November 22. For complete information, please refer to the notes in the calendar event on November 22. Location varies based on the ensemble.
All-State weekends are in February and March, based on the ensemble.
Refer to All-State Audition Handbook for full details

wildcat spectacular

Wildcat Spectacular Marching Band Competition, hosted by Arundel High School!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year! An all-hands-on-deck volunteer event for Arundel Music.
Save the date: October 18, 2025, 5-9 pm at Arundel High School Carol Stadium

15 regional marching band performances
Purchase tickets at the door
Sign up to volunteer HERE
Sign up to provide supplies-link coming soon!

spring music trip

Friday April 10-Saturday April 11, 2026
Friday daytime: Backstage tours at UMDFriday evening in Fredricksburg, VA (2 options of activities)Friday night: stay in hotelSaturday morning: King's Dominion Performances and competitionsSaturday daytime: King's Dominion park and awards ceremonySaturday evening: travel home, arrive around 11:00 pm
Cost: $370 (make checks payable to Arundel Instrumental Music Association)

To register for the trip, complete this form. Registration deadline: Feb 20, 2026.

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