Who We Are
Located in McKinney, Texas, the Evans Middle School Orchestra is an award-winning music program that has a history of success and a tradition of excellence. Since 2004, our program has consistently ranked in the top percentage of orchestras at state-wide competitions and given scores of students the opportunity to express themselves creatively through music.
Students in our program have orchestra classes daily, and perform many times throughout the school year. In addition to performing in formal concerts, students also perform in solo & ensemble contests, All-Region concerts, and the UIL concert and sight-reading evaluation. We also like to have lots of fun, and host multiple social events throughout the school year!
Our orchestra program consists of four performing groups: Beginner, Sinfonia, Harmonium, and Honors. We also have Rock Orchestra, an optional after school program for students who want to learn how to play rock and popular music.
We firmly believe that everyone is welcome in Orchestra classes and our goal is to give every student a creative outlet that will allow them to grow both academically and socially. So what are you waiting for? Come be a part of our orchestra team!
Students in our program have orchestra classes daily, and perform many times throughout the school year. In addition to performing in formal concerts, students also perform in solo & ensemble contests, All-Region concerts, and the UIL concert and sight-reading evaluation. We also like to have lots of fun, and host multiple social events throughout the school year!
Our orchestra program consists of four performing groups: Beginner, Sinfonia, Harmonium, and Honors. We also have Rock Orchestra, an optional after school program for students who want to learn how to play rock and popular music.
We firmly believe that everyone is welcome in Orchestra classes and our goal is to give every student a creative outlet that will allow them to grow both academically and socially. So what are you waiting for? Come be a part of our orchestra team!
Meet the Director
Justyn Stine
Justyn Stine is the Orchestra Director at Evans Middle School. A native of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Mr. Stine received his Bachelor's in Music Education from Oklahoma State University in 2015. During his time at OSU, he studied Double Bass performance and pedagogy with George Speed, as well as Orchestral Conducting with Eric Garcia. Prior to arriving in McKinney ISD, Mr. Stine taught for five years at West Junior High School in Richardson ISD. He is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Orchestra Directors Association, and ensembles under his leadership have consistently earned superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sight-reading competitions. Aside from teaching, Mr. Stine enjoys watching movies and spending time with his wife Emily, and their pet cats.
Justyn Stine is the Orchestra Director at Evans Middle School. A native of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Mr. Stine received his Bachelor's in Music Education from Oklahoma State University in 2015. During his time at OSU, he studied Double Bass performance and pedagogy with George Speed, as well as Orchestral Conducting with Eric Garcia. Prior to arriving in McKinney ISD, Mr. Stine taught for five years at West Junior High School in Richardson ISD. He is an active member of the Texas Music Educators Association and the Texas Orchestra Directors Association, and ensembles under his leadership have consistently earned superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sight-reading competitions. Aside from teaching, Mr. Stine enjoys watching movies and spending time with his wife Emily, and their pet cats.