The Centennial High School Orchestra has been recognized as a premier orchestra program at the local, state, regional, and national level. The orchestra program consists of both the Concert Orchestra and the Chamber Orchestra. Centennial Orchestra students have been consistently accepted into the Tennessee MidState Orchestra, the Tennessee AllState Orchestra, and the Tennessee Governor’s School for the Arts.
Honors and Awards:
2014-2022 – Superior Ratings every year in the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association’s Concert Performance assessment.
2018 – Mrs. Cowan was awarded as one of the 50 Director’s Who Make a Difference by School Band and Orchestra Magazine
2019 – Performed with the Evansville Symphony Orchestra in side by side concert
2019 – First school orchestra in Middle Tennessee accepted into the National Orchestra Festival through the American String Teacher’s Association.
2020 – Performed in the National Orchestra Festival with the American String Teacher’s Association, Orlando, Florida
Awards & Recognitions
2016 – Centennial played proud host to the renowned Gateway Chamber Orchestra.
2017 – Superior Rating Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association Concert Performance Assessment
2018 – Excellent Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association Concert Performance Assessment
2018 – Invitation to Tennessee Music Educators Association State Concert Festival
Contact is Allison Cowan.
