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274-1 Freshmen Concert Orchestra
is open to all incoming freshmen who
have had instrumental music experience
through audition and/or by
recommendation of the orchestra
director. Concert performance skills are
developed through group and
individualized instruction. Students
learn basic music theory and vocabulary,
as well as basic playing fundamentals
and sight reading skills. Eighth grade
orchestra or consent of the director is
required.
Class meets during school and occasionally
rehearses one or two times a week after school
in preparation for performances which include
the Winter Concert (in December), the District
Orchestra Festival (in early March) and the
Spring Concert (in May). Other concerts may be
scheduled as the opportunity arises with ample
notice give to all participants. District
Orchestra Festival is the most important event
of the school term with focus going toward
evaluation by a panel of adjudicators for stage
performance and sight-reading skills of the
ensemble.
Students enrolled in this class are encouraged
to audition for Senior Regional and All-City
Orchestras. Private study with an approved tutor
is encouraged, but not required. Grade
evaluation is based upon performance skills with
consideration given to level of playing
experience, improvement based upon music
mastery, written and aural tests, attendance at
performances and rehearsals, class participation
and adherence to the rules and regulations as
outlined in the handbook.
Occasional spring trips may be
taken. Fundraising projects are provided through
the Orchestra Parents Association to assist
students in raising funds for trips and other
orchestra related expenses. Cello and bass
students are provided a school instrument to use
at school, but are encouraged to buy or rent one
to use for daily home practice.
274-2 Concert Orchestra is open
to students grades 9-12 through audition or by
recommendation of the orchestra director. Class
expectations and course requirements are the
same as those for 274-1, except a much higher
performance level is expected and
maintained. Students enrolled in this class are
encouraged, but not required to audition for
Senior Regional and All-City Orchestras. Private
study with an approved tutor is encouraged, but
not required.
275 Chamber Orchestra is open to
only the very advanced and dedicated students
grades 10-12 through selection by the
director. Expectations and course requirements
are more comprehensive than those for Concert
Orchestra, where a much higher performance level
and commitment is expected and
maintained. Students selected for this ensemble
are expected to audition for Senior Regional and
All-City Orchestras with your audition score
reflecting part of your grade for the
semester. Private study with an approved tutor
is expected, but not required.
275H Honors Credit for Orchestra
is designed to give junior and senior high
school orchestra students who excel the
opportunity to expand their technical skills and
musicianship beyond that which is required in
the Concert Orchestra. All honors students
must be a member of the advanced Chamber
Orchestra class and are required to audition for
the Senior Regional and All-City Orchestras.
Students receiving honors credit must meet
higher performance goals and broader, more
rigorous expectations including advanced
learning in music theory, applied private
lessons and music history. Details are available
in the spring each year from the
director. Students must apply, pass a written
and aural test as well as complete a successful
audition and interview in order to be accepted
into the program. Admission to the Honors
Curriculum is by consent of the music faculty.
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