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Belles & Beaus

 

The Belles and Beaus are a group of young men and women that support the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra and its Guild.  The participants usher at all Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra concerts.  Along with their parents, they also help in the Philharmonic office and volunteer at the Guild’s annual Ball.  Belles and Beaus participate in the program while in the 8th through 12th grades and are composed of students from all Abilene area schools.

Belle & Beau Invitation and Admittance Procedures

      Belle and Beau candidates are first contacted by invitation during their 7th or 8th grade year.

      If they accept the invitation, they become a Belle/Beau during their 8th or 9th grade year.

      If they decline the invitation, they will not be re-invited or allowed to enter the Program at a later date.

      Students can only be invited one time and not after their 9th grade year.  Each year, the new Belle & Beau cut-off date is September 1.

The only exception to this rule of admittance is a student who moves in from out of town.  They may enter as a 10th grader if approved by the B/B Chair and the Guild President.

These new Belles and Beaus, who entered as 10th graders must make up the following:

10th grade student:  Must work extra shifts and pay back fees

Shifts are to include: Six (6) shifts each year and four (4) on their Senior year.

Must pay the following in addition to their yearly fees and tickets:

                9th grade dues………………………$150.00

                9th grade ball ticket obligation ……...$100.00

                9th grade concert ticket obligation ….$  90.00

                TOTAL DUE: ……………………..$340.00   

No one is admitted to this Program after their 10th grade year.  Belles and Beaus that enter the Program after their 9th grade year are not eligible for the Governor’s Award or Medallions.

As members of the Abilene Philharmonic Guild, we rely on your submission of potential candidates for this program.  If you know someone who would be an asset to our Program, we encourage you to forward their information to the Belle & Beau Chairman.

Amy Windham – Belle & Beau Chairman 2010-2011

Amosmoses911@aol.com or 325.518.6533

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