performing arts opportunities

wildcat spectacular

OCTober 31, 2026

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 31, 2026 at Arundel High School Carrol Stadium

15 regional marching band performances
Purchase tickets at the door
Sign up to volunteer
Sign up to provide supplies

SPIRIT WEAR STORE

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

ARUNDEL THEATre '26-'27 season

Fall Dinner Theater: "A Hunger for Inheritance"

Auditions: September 23, 3:30 pm in choir room
Performance: November 14, 7 pm

Spring Musical: "Grease"

Auditions: week of October 12
Call Backs: week of October 19
Weekly Rehearsals: TBD, Every Saturday morning 9 am-Noon starting Nov 21
Performances: March 4, 5, 6, 7
Sock Hop: March 7

ITS Meetings:

Every other Tuesday, 1st Pride in B100

Questions?

Contact our director, Karin Abbott: kbabbott@aacps.org

tri-m music honor society

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

spring music trip 2027

Wed April 7-Mon April 12, 2027

To register for the trip, complete this form.
Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida.
Cost: $1800 per person
Monthly payment plan of $200 will be due on the 1st of each month August through March, or you can pay larger lump sums.

all-county

Chorus: Auditions: November 5

(Register for Choir by October 13 Choir Registration Form coming soon)Rehearsals: January 4, 11 (Weather Dates Jan 5, 12)Concert Weekend: January 28-30 (Weather Dates March 18-20)

Orchestra: Auditions November 11 (Orchestra Audition Music)

(Register for Orchestra by October 13: Orchestra Registration Form coming soon)Rehearsals: January 6, 13 (Weather Dates Jan 7, 14)Concert Weekend: January 21-23 (Weather dates March 18-20)

Band: Auditions November 18 (Band Audition Music)

(Register for band by October 13: Band Registration Form coming soon)Rehearsals: January 6, 13 (Weather Dates Jan 7, 14)Concert Weekend: January 21-23 (Weather Dates March 18-20)

Jazz: Auditions December 1 (Jazz Audition Music)

(Register for Jazz by October 13: Jazz Registration Form coming soon)Rehearsals: Jan 4, 11 (Weather Dates Jan 5, 12)Concert Weekend: January 28-30 (Weather Dates March 17, 19, 20)

solo & ensemble

Held on February 20, 2026 at Severna Park High School
Registration Deadline: January 19, 2026 Registration link
Eligibility for student participation:

Anne Arundel County student (public or private school)
Instrumental students in grades 6-12 in good standing and enrolled in an instrumental ensemble at their school
Vocal students in grades 9-12 in good standing and enrolled in a vocal ensemble at their school
Registration and fees received on time

Students may enter up to three (3) events. A new Google Form entry must be completed for each event.

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

marching band & color guard

FALL 2026 REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Go here to learn more about Marching Band & Color Guard.

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 will become available closer to Spring 2027
Deadline to submit: Spring 2027
Link to Rubric

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