MBMS 6 Orchestra

Concert Dress Code:  

As any athletic team wears a uniform during competition, music ensembles are also expected to wear the required “uniform” during performances.  All student musicians are required to wear black pants or long dresses, and white tops.  Any family who needs assistance with this clothing requirement should contact the music department immediately.

Practice Charts will be posted here soon, you will be able to print them out.

Grade 6 Orchestra skills:

Grade 6 orchestra students study the same instruments as grade 5.

The intended outcomes for grade 6 orchestra are the same as grade 5 orchestra, (see gr. 4/5 orchestra page) plus:

    • an extended range of notes including the notes on the "C" and "E" strings (viola/cello and violin respectively)

    • independence on parts

    • complex harmonies

    • Use of F♮ and C♮ (F natural and C natural)

    • differentiating between naturals and sharps (awareness of key signatures)

    • 3rd and 4th finger extensions

    • Basic minor scales

    • Instrument tuning (fine tuners, pegs, electronic tuners)

    • Preparation for participation in the MBMS Grade 7/8 string orchestra

    • proper technique for staccato and hooked bowing

Orchestra Sectionals:

Each Grade Student has a sectional lesson on either Tuesday or Wednesday.  Schedules have been passed out, and are posted at school.  You can find links to see your schedules here (no names included, you'll have to know which group you're in).   

Tuesday Sectionals

Wednesday Sectionals

MBMS Franklin County Fiddlers "The Middlers" - Mr. Muise will run sessions of the MS Franklin County Fiddlers once again this year.  Rehearsals are held on Fridays, from 2:15-3:30.  More information about the MS Franklin County Fiddlers, and the start date, will be announced.  

December Concert Song resources:

Sword Dance - click on this link to get to a link to play this piece

Orchestra Celebration Concert Song resources:

Star Spangled Banner (played by everyone) - click here

District IV Festival Concert Song resources:

(To be posted)

Spring Concert Song resources:

Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns.   I want your son/daughter's orchestra experience to be the best possible in every way!

Sincerely, Mr. Muise  ♪     smuise@mtbluersd.org    MBMS:   207.778.3511 ext. 246