Join us for our annual spring social at Nomadic Outpost on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 6-8:30. This community event features music performances, food and drink available for purchase, and a chance to hang out and socialize with other orchestra and guitar families. 5th grade and current Bedichek families, we really hope to see you there too! (Please mention if you're a 5th grader or Bedichek student so we can make sure you receive a welcome gift!)
In conjunction with this event we are also holding a raffle. We have some incredible prizes from local businesses, and you don't HAVE to be present to win (but we really hope to see you there, and we're giving you one free raffle ticket at the door if you read this!)
Scan the QR in this image to purchase raffle tickets or make a no-hassle donation. All proceeds from this event benefit Covington Guitar and Orchestra students. We use our booster funds to sponsor private lesson scholarships, ensure the orchestra and guitar classes have needed supplies, and provide access to special events and activities throughout the year.
Post-event group photos! 2026 Hill County Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival & Competition
Our young guitarists performing at the 2026 Hill Country Classical Guitar Ensemble & Competition
Our young guitarists performed in the 2026 Hill County Classical Guitar Ensemble Festival & Competition at Texas State University in San Marcos this past weekend!
See y'all tonight after PTA for strings Boosters! Join us at Nomadic Outpost at 6:30 for a discussion of upcoming events and program needs. We welcome your ideas and participation and would love to see you, whether it's your first booster meeting or your millionth!
All the cool parents will be at the Booster Club meeting this Wednesday, so don’t miss it! February 11, 6:30 pm at the @nomadic_outpost on Brodie Lane.
See you there!
What’s better than burgers, fries, and shakes? Burgers, fries, and shakes that support your Covington Strings program!
Come out to @p_terrys at 4220 W. William Cannon on Monday, February 2 for Spirit Night! 15% of Spirit Night sales will be donated to the @covingtonstrings Booster Club, helping orchestra and guitar programs at Covington awesome. Spirit Night will be happening from 4pm to 10pm. Be sure to mention CMS Strings (or show this post) at checkout to make sure your purchase supports the fundraiser.
#middleschoolorchestra #austinisd @austinisd @aisdarts @covingtonmsfaa
Join your fellow strings parents for our monthly Booster Club meeting THIS Wednesday, 01/14. We will be at @nomadic_outpost off of Brodie Lane at 6:30. Look for the table with the coolest people. 😎🎻
What a great night we had at our Winter Guitar Concert! These kids blew us away with their amazing talent, dedication, and music. Bravo! 🎶🎸🎄
@thecovingtoncolts @covingtonmsfaa @aisdarts
Covington Strings
2025 WINTER STRINGS CONCERTS
We need YOUR help to create an amazing experience for our young musicians!
In an effort to allow families to watch their student(s) perform, Orchestra parents are encouraged to volunteer on 12/9 for the Guitar concert and visa versa with Guitar families volunteering at the Orchestra concert on 12/11.
Signup link in bio!
#aisdarts #middleschoolorchestra #austinkids
Sharing a few more moments from this year’s Monster Concert. Earlier this month, @aisdarts students came together for a day of music, games, and spooky fun. Our Covington kids were amazing as always! Big thanks to our favorite burger and fries duo, the heart of our syringe program, Mr. Hall and Mr. Hernandez! 🍔🍟🎸🎻
@thecovingtoncolts #aisdarts #aisdmusic #middleschoolorchestra #guitarstudent
How did we get that many middle school musicians to play so beautifully together? Practice, practice, practice, and the help of some very special music teachers. Here’s a sneak peek into the rehearsal before String Fest!
#middleschoolorchestra #covingtonmiddleschool #austinisd #austintexas #atxfamily @thecovingtoncolts
Attention grownups! It’s time to order your Spotlight Ads for this year’s concert programs. Ads are a great way to cheer on your favorite Covington Orchestra and Guitar students, and proceeds help support the entire Strings Program.
Click the link in our bio to place your order, or leave a comment here for more info.
#aisd #covingtonorchestra #cmsstrings @thecovingtoncolts
Check out our incredible Beginner’s Orchestra performing for their first time at @austinisd String Fest! We are so proud of these amazing kids and how much they have learned so far this year.
#orchestra #middleschoolorchestra
Looking for a fun way to support your local student orchestra and guitar program? Well, then you are in LUCK! Covington Strings is thrilled to kick off our brand new project, Covington Strings Cameos!
Here’s how it works:
- Make a donation to our music program by purchasing a cameo from our online shop (linked in bio).
- Tell us what message you’d like us to share, and who to tag when we share it.
- Mr. Hall will share your message while the Covington Strings Orchestra plays one of their favorite songs. We’ll post the video on Instagram and Facebook where you can share it again and again.
These messages can be personal shout-outs, like birthday wishes or congratulations. They can also be shout-outs to local businesses or organizations! Maybe you replace this year’s holiday greeting card with a Covington Cameo to all your friends and family!
We are ready for your messages, so get those orders in today!
It’s a good thing Mr. Hall is such a good sport. If not, these kids are in for a lot of extra practice time.
Thank you to everyone who came out for the AISD Monster Concert! We’ll be sharing performance clips soon.
Join us this Wednesday at @nomadic_outpost for our monthly Booster Club meeting. This is a great chance to get to know your fellow strings parents AND find out how you can. Help support our Covington Strings kids.
See you there!
Do t miss tomorrow’s Monster Concert! There will be student performances, games, food, treats, a costume contest AND a haunted house. It’s the perfect way to make Halloween last a little longer while supporting your favorite student musicians.
The Monster Concert is back, and we need your help to make it rock. Click the link in our bio to sign up to volunteer at the event or donate goodies if you can’t be there in person.
More info on Monster Concert:
Monster Concert & Carnival
Saturday, November 1, 2025
12:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Austin High School Performing Arts Center and Grounds, 1715 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX, 78703
- Bring the whole family and enjoy the free concerts from 12 area schools and youth programs, including Austin High’s award-winning orchestras.
- Enjoy the outdoor carnival, with our amazing haunted house, delicious food, games and prizes, an inflatable obstacle course, and a dunk tank!
- Enter the costume contest and win!
- Check out the silent auction, with amazing prizes from area restaurants, theaters, boutiques, hotels, and more.
#austintexas #aisd #covingtonstrings #austinfamily
Join us this Wednesday at Nomadic Outpost for our monthly booster org meeting!
Wait, what, weren't we just there?
Yes, and we are so glad you came out to celebrate with us and hear some amazing student performances last week at our fall social! This week is our regularly scheduled booster org meeting, so lots of the same friendly faces and food & bev selection, but this will be a meeting-meeting where we plan events and share program updates.
But I'm not a booster member yet!
Totally cool - come anyway if you are thinking of joining boosters, want to know more about what we're all about, or just would like to volunteer and help plan upcoming events like the annual Monster Concert.
I am unavailable on Wednesday and/or I hate meetings, but I want to help out!
You can join the booster org or make a donation to our program without joining. Joining is a great way to make sure you're on our mailing list for upcoming events and volunteer sign ups. You'll get booster meeting invites and copies of our monthly agendas. CMSstrings.org has a membership link and donation options.
