ORCHESTRA
COURSES
Playing a stringed instrument presents a unique opportunity for high school students who are interested in doing something out of the ordinary. Playing a stringed instrument fosters musical expression and creativity, enhances the ability to work with others toward a common goal, and creates a challenging outlet for leisure time. Through self-motivation, daily rehearsals, and participation in various school and community concerts, the "string experience" provides an excellent opportunity for student to achieve personal satisfaction through music.
Concert Orchestra 355010CW
director approval required
Requires advanced technical skills in music. This course emphasizes ensemble playing experience while continuing to develop bowing, rhythm, and position work. The course also emphasizes basic music theory, a variety of musical styles, and technical facility. The core musical study is grade 3 with some grade 4 string orchestra literature. Opportunities for solo work and small ensemble experience are available.
Concert Orchestra second semester 355011CW
Strings Chamber Orchestra 355012CW
director approval required
Requires advanced technical skills in music. The course emphasizes ensemble playing experience while developing increasingly challenging bowing, rhythm and position work. Study is continued in basic music theory, musical styles, sting orchestra literature, and challenging technical facility. The core musical study is grade 4 and grad 5 orchestra literature. Opportunities for solo work and small ensemble experience are available. This ensemble is the top orchestra ensemble and performs at the the state concert festival and for any other community or school event as required by the director.
Strings Chamber Orchestra 355013CW This course is for students who want to continue strings second semester.
Concert Orchestra 355010CW
director approval required
Requires advanced technical skills in music. This course emphasizes ensemble playing experience while continuing to develop bowing, rhythm, and position work. The course also emphasizes basic music theory, a variety of musical styles, and technical facility. The core musical study is grade 3 with some grade 4 string orchestra literature. Opportunities for solo work and small ensemble experience are available.
Concert Orchestra second semester 355011CW
Strings Chamber Orchestra 355012CW
director approval required
Requires advanced technical skills in music. The course emphasizes ensemble playing experience while developing increasingly challenging bowing, rhythm and position work. Study is continued in basic music theory, musical styles, sting orchestra literature, and challenging technical facility. The core musical study is grade 4 and grad 5 orchestra literature. Opportunities for solo work and small ensemble experience are available. This ensemble is the top orchestra ensemble and performs at the the state concert festival and for any other community or school event as required by the director.
Strings Chamber Orchestra 355013CW This course is for students who want to continue strings second semester.