GRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12 | SCORE: Pass/No Pass (70% + is passing | PHS CREDIT: 1 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
Incoming freshmen are required to take orchestra lessons both semesters of their freshman year unless they study regularly with a private teacher. Individual lessons for 10-12 grade students are optional. Membership requirements include participation in daily rehearsals and mandatory attendance in scheduled school concerts; i.e. October, December, February, April, and May. Additional performances are set up at the discretion of the director. Orchestra students will have opportunities to prepare for additional performances in the following: Iowa All-State Music Auditions - October; IHSMA Solo/Small Ensemble Contest - March; Jefferson Invitational Large Group Contest - April; Tulip Time Strolling Strings - May.