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Founded in 1994 The Collins Hill Orchestra Orchestra began as a 56 piece orchestra program under the direction of Mr. John Harriman. The orchestra is currently comprised of over 180 string students dedicated and committed to the growth of string orchestra education and performances throughout the metro Atlanta community under the direction of Mr. Michael Giel. These orchestras continually receive Superior and Excellent ratings at the GMEA Festival performances. Students from these groups are represented in the All State Orchestra, Governors Honors Program, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Emory Youth Symphony, and Gwinnett County Youth Symphony.

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What we play is life. - Louis Armstrong

CHOBA's Mission

The goal of Collins Hill High School Orchestra Booster Association is to assist in providing a whole education that presents opportunities for all students to participate in orchestral instrumental arts by encouraging leadership in strengthening artistically literate education...

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 31st, 7:00pm PERFORMANCE CHHS Commons Chamber
Tuesday, May 12th, 5:30 pm PERFORMANCE CHHS Commons Silver, Concert, and Symphonic
Tuesday, May 12th, 7:00 pm PERFORMANCE CHHS Commons Philharmonic and Chamber
Thursday, May 14th, 5:30pm BANQUET CHHS Commons Select Students