Orchestra

Chamber Orchestra I Chamber Orchestra II Chamber Orchestra III Chamber Orchestra IV

E8021A/B E8022A/B E8023A/B E8024A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 Credit, On-Level weighted GPA The Chamber Orchestra is the top orchestra and is offered to all incoming 9th - 12th grade students who meet the necessary requirements based on prior orchestral experience and an audition. This orchestra provides the members an opportunity to study advanced small group ensemble music and orchestra literature. Chamber Orchestra offers students great variety and challenge in musical performance. Students will continue the advanced development of instrumental technique, music reading and comprehension skills, independent musicianship, style, critical thinking skills, a deeper understanding of small group ensemble music, and orchestra literature. A wide variety of music is explored, music theory and music history are introduced, and analysis and composition allow the orchestra student to learn how to create their own music. In addition, students will develop a strong sense of musicality and a team mentality that will set them up for success as they graduate from high school and enter the workforce. Students are required to practice at home daily and attend all required performances. The Chamber Orchestra will perform outside of class on a regular basis. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Middle School Orchestra Director or an interview/audition with the instructor.

Symphonic Orchestra I Symphonic Orchestra II Symphonic Orchestra III Symphonic Orchestra IV

E8011A/B E8012A/B E8013A/B E8014A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 Credit, On-Level weighted GPA Symphonic Orchestra is offered to entering 9th grade orchestra students who display the proper amount of proficiency on one of the four standard orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and bass) and 10th-12th grade students as a continuation of their previous orchestral experience. Educational emphasis is placed on the advancement of instrumental technique, further development of music reading and comprehension skills, independent musicianship, style, and a deeper understanding of small group ensemble music, and orchestral literature. A wide variety of music is explored, music theory and music history are introduced, and analysis and composition allow the orchestra student to learn how to create their own music. In addition, students will develop a strong sense of musicality and a team mentality that will set them up for success as they graduate from high school and enter the workforce. Students are required to practice at home daily and attend all required performances. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Middle School Orchestra Director or an interview/audition with the instructor.

Philharmonic Orchestra I Philharmonic Orchestra II Philharmonic Orchestra III Philharmonic Orchestra IV

E8031A/B E8032A/B E8033A/B E8034A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 Credit, On-Level weighted GPA The Philharmonic Orchestra is offered to entering 9th grade orchestra students who display the proper amount of proficiency on one of the four standard orchestral string instruments (violin, viola, cello, and bass) and 10th-12th grade students as a continuation of their previous orchestral experience. Educational emphasis is placed on the advancement of instrumental technique, further development of music reading and comprehension skills, independent musicianship, style, and a deeper understanding of small group ensemble music, and orchestral literature. A wide variety of music is explored, music theory and music history are introduced, and analysis and composition allow the orchestra student to learn how to create their own music. Students will develop a strong sense of musicality and a team mentality that will set them up for success as they graduate from high school and enter the workforce. Students are required to practice at home daily and attend all required performances. In addition, all students in this class will spend considerable time focusing on many of the intermediate and advanced techniques first offered in their middle school strings class. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Middle School Orchestra Director or an interview/audition with the instructor.

Orchestra Applied Music I Orchestra Applied Music II Orchestra Applied Music III Orchestra Applied Music IV

E8041A/B E8042A/B E8043A/B E8044A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 Credit, On-Level weighted GPA This class serves as the second-block, an extension of any of the three Orchestra Classes 'Chamber ' , 'Symphonic ' , or 'Philharmonic ' . While 'Chamber ' , 'Symphonic ' , or 'Philharmonic ' focus on group activities, ‘Applied Music ’ will focus on individual playing. In this course, students will work on intermediate through advanced instrument-specific technique, skill development, and fundamentals. Students will also work on individual projects such as All-Region, etudes, and solos as part of the course curriculum and may qualify to participate in individual competitions. Prerequisite: Audition and director approval