chamber orchestra

The members of the LOVETT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA are comprised of students in grades 9-12. Musical excellence is achieved through student-centered instruction on the physical and intellectual skills required to perform string and full orchestra music from a wide range of musical styles and genres.

The LOVETT HONORS COLLEGIUM STRINGS is an honors-level ensemble that draws its members from the Chamber Orchestra. This ensemble focuses on compositions intended for performance by small string ensembles. Students in Collegium Strings engage in scholarly preparation of music through theoretical analysis, historical context, and historically appropriate performance practice to create authentic performances. Students from the Lovett Orchestra program are regularly selected to participate in honors and youth orchestras around the country.

faculty SPOTLIGHT

David Eccles

David F. Eccles is a native of Norfolk, Virginia. He has held string education positions in Virginia and Florida. In the spring of 2022, he was honored with the O. Wayne Rollins Master Teacher award. He has served as a guest conductor for many state, county, regional, and community orchestras. Mr. Eccles has presented education sessions at local, state, and international conferences. He is a clinician and consulting author for the Hal Leonard Corporation. He holds advanced degrees in Music Education from Florida State University and University of Miami (Florida) and Bachelor of Music and Media from Norfolk State Univeristy.