Congratulations to Levi Friedlander and Divya Sood for passing the first round of auditions for the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Orchestra!

The first-round audition required students to perform scales and arpeggios, a prepared etude—a challenging musical study—and sight-reading, which involves performing unfamiliar music with limited preparation (30 seconds of study to be exact!). Success requires strong technique, accurate pitch and rhythm, musical expression, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Levi and Divya now advance to the final audition on January 16, 2027, at The Westminster Schools, where they will compete with students from across Georgia for a place in an All-State Orchestra. 

Advancing to this stage is a wonderful accomplishment and reflects their dedication, persistence, and hard work. We are proud of the way Levi and Divya represent Dunwoody High School and our orchestra program!

Directed by Amanda Lower, the DHS production transports audiences to an enchanted forest filled with fairies, mistaken identities, mischievous magic and romantic confusion. The show features student actors and Technical Theatre students, who have collaborated on the scenic design, costumes, props, lighting and other elements that bring Shakespeare’s magical world to life. 

Performances will be held in the DHS Auditorium: 

• Friday, Nov 13, at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, Nov 14, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 
• Sunday, Nov 15, at 2 p.m. 

Audiences are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at: https://cur8.com/40700/project/142268  

All Dunwoody High School students are invited to participate, even if you are not taking an art class! Create original artwork on a 3 x 3-inch canvas for possible display on holiday trees in local hotel lobbies or businesses.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• Pick up a blank 3 x 3-inch canvas from an art teacher.
• Create your own original design. Holiday themes are not required. Do not copy or reproduce
• another artist’s work, including images found online.
• You may submit more than one canvas but can only take one canvas at a time. You must receive approval from an art teacher.
• Attach a ribbon, string, or other secure hanger to the top of your canvas so it can be hung on a holiday tree.
• Return your finished canvas to an art teacher by the November 30, 2026.

Art teachers will review submissions. Selected works may be reproduced, displayed and sold through the Holiday Art Tree Program and into 2027 for other Create Dunwoody programs.

IMPORTANT: ARTWORK OWNERSHIP

By submitting a finished canvas, students acknowledge and agree that the physical artwork and image will belong to Create Dunwoody. Additional details about the program can be found here: createdunwoody.org/holidayarttree