BAHS Strings
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String Courses at BAHS
Orchestra 1
Grades 9 - 12
Fine Art Graduation Credit
No Audition Required
4 Major Required Performances
Fall Concert
Winter Concert
Spring Concert
String Day Event
Optional Spring Trip
This year we are competing in Busch Gardens!
Orchestra 2
(Chamber)
Grades 10 - 12
Fine Art Graduation Credit
Option to apply for Honors Credit
Audition Required
6 Major Required Performances
Fall Concert
Winter Concert
March Concert
Spring Concert
Harford County Assessments
String Day Event
Possible MD State Assessments
Optional Spring Trip
This year we are competing in Busch Gardens!
Guitar Ensemble
Grades 10 - 12
Fine Art Graduation Credit
Option to apply for Honors Credit
Audition Required
4 Major Required Performances
Fall Concert
Winter Concert
Spring Concert
String Day Event
Optional Spring Trip
This year we are competing in Busch Gardens!
Monthly Open Mic Performances
During Class
Guitar Lab
Grades 9 - 12
Mainly for beginners
Fine Art Graduation Credit
Option to be a mentor in future years
NO Audition Required
No Required Performances
Course Content
Note Reading in Treble/Bass
TAB
Melody Playing
Open & Power Chords
Picking & Strumming
Fingerpicking "Fingerstyle"
Song Structure & Analysis
Music through the years
This year marks my 20th year of teaching instrumental music in the public-school system. I earned both my Bachelor's and Master’s Degrees in Music Education from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University.
My goal is to provide an excellent music education to every student that wants to work hard and have fun. A great strings program takes practice, patience, perseverance, and a positive outlook on the music making process!