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About the classes
No auditions are required for middle school.
Auditions are required for the HS Chamber Orchestra which are in February of each year.
String Orchestra (6th Grade - Year long course): This is a beginning level class (previous experience is not required but helpful) for students interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello or string bass. All instruments are provided for the students their first year. Students will learn how to read music, have the correct posture and technique necessary to play a stringed instrument. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform for three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in field trips.
Philharmonic Orchestra (7th Grade - Year long course): This class is a continuation of the playing technique and musicality learned in the String Orchestra class (6th Grade). Beginners are also welcome. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform for three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in regional competitions and field trips.
Symphonic Orchestra (8th Grade - Year long course): This class is a continuation of the playing technique and musicality learned in the String and Philharmonic Orchestras (6th and 7th Grade). Beginners are also welcome. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform for three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in regional competitions and field trips.
Flex Enrichment - Rock Out with Strings! (6th - 8th Grade - Semester long course) Jam with strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar) acoustic and/or electric. Instruments provided if needed! Record your creative ideas and share these on social media and our school and orchestra website! This is open to beginners and experienced players.
HS String Orchestra (9th - 12th Grade - Year long course): This class is designed to continue the study of the fundamentals of music and technique. Beginners are welcome. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform for three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in regional competitions and field trips. No audition is required.
HS Chamber Orchestra (9th - 12th Grade - Year long course): This orchestra is for students with a high level of technical and musical proficiency. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform in three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in regional competitions and field trips. Prior orchestra experience needed. Entrance by audition only.
Auditions are required for the HS Chamber Orchestra which are in February of each year.
String Orchestra (6th Grade - Year long course): This is a beginning level class (previous experience is not required but helpful) for students interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello or string bass. All instruments are provided for the students their first year. Students will learn how to read music, have the correct posture and technique necessary to play a stringed instrument. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform for three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in field trips.
Philharmonic Orchestra (7th Grade - Year long course): This class is a continuation of the playing technique and musicality learned in the String Orchestra class (6th Grade). Beginners are also welcome. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform for three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in regional competitions and field trips.
Symphonic Orchestra (8th Grade - Year long course): This class is a continuation of the playing technique and musicality learned in the String and Philharmonic Orchestras (6th and 7th Grade). Beginners are also welcome. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform for three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in regional competitions and field trips.
Flex Enrichment - Rock Out with Strings! (6th - 8th Grade - Semester long course) Jam with strings (violin, viola, cello, bass, guitar) acoustic and/or electric. Instruments provided if needed! Record your creative ideas and share these on social media and our school and orchestra website! This is open to beginners and experienced players.
HS String Orchestra (9th - 12th Grade - Year long course): This class is designed to continue the study of the fundamentals of music and technique. Beginners are welcome. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform for three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in regional competitions and field trips. No audition is required.
HS Chamber Orchestra (9th - 12th Grade - Year long course): This orchestra is for students with a high level of technical and musical proficiency. Students will study and prepare music that they will be expected to perform in three evening concerts throughout the year. Students will also have additional opportunities to perform and participate in regional competitions and field trips. Prior orchestra experience needed. Entrance by audition only.