Band & Orchestra

PA7210Z String Orchestra - Honors 

Grades 10, 11, and 12

Full Year

In this course, students will develop instrumental and ensemble skills through such standards as: performing with expression and technical accuracy, exploring a large repertoire of ensemble literature representing various genres and historical periods and acquiring the knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.  Pianists may elect this course only by permission of the instructor.  This course aligns with Massachusetts arts framework, may be taken multiple times and fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement and/or the 5 credit electives Mass Core Curriculum framework.

PA7110Z String Orchestra - Honors

Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12

Full Year

For an option for grade 9 students that meets twice a week opposite your PE course. Required Entry Criteria: Students in grades 10-12 require pre-approval from the instructor.

PA7111Z String Orchestra - Honors (Bi-weekly)

Grade 9

Bi-weekly Full Year

For an option for grade 9 students that meets twice a week opposite your PE course. Required Entry Criteria: Students in grades 10-12 require pre-approval from the instructor.

PA00035Z "Sinfonietta" An Advanced Instrumental Ensemble - Honors

Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12

Full Year

In this honors level course, students will develop advanced instrumental and ensemble skills through such standards as: playing in a small ensemble, playing music of an advanced degree of difficulty, and being encouraged to perform solo.  The Honors Orchestra performs music from the Baroque period to contemporary popular selections and is aligned with the Massachusetts Arts Frameworks and core concepts.  Required Entry Criteria: Audition

This course aligns with Massachusetts arts framework, may be taken multiple times and fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement and/or the 5 credit electives Mass Core Curriculum framework.

PA7205Z Symphonic Band - Honors

Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12

Full Year

This Symphonic Band course is open to all instrumentalists. Students will explore various musical styles and historical periods by playing with expression, playing with technical accuracy, and demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills.  Pianists may elect this course only by permission of instructor.  Students wishing to take this course at Honors level (PA7105Z) must qualify by audition, perform a selection approved by the instructor at the end of each marking period, and study privately.  This course aligns with Massachusetts arts framework, may be taken multiple times and fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement and/or the 5 credit electives Mass Core Curriculum framework.

PA7105Z Symphonic Band - Honors (Bi-weekly)

Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12

Bi-weekly Full Year

For an option for grade 9 students that meets twice a week opposite your PE course. Required Entry Criteria: Students in grades 10-12 require pre-approval from the instructor.

PA7220Z Jazz Band - Honors

Grade 9, 10, 11, and 12

Full Year

The Jazz Band course is open to all qualified instrumentalists. Students will explore various musical styles from early Jazz to Latin and fusion through such standards as playing with expression, playing with technical accuracy and demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills.  Students will also be encouraged to improvise in different styles.  All Students electing this course must be members of the Symphonic Band, String Orchestra, or Mixed Chorus.  Required Entry Criteria: Audition This course aligns with Massachusetts arts framework, may be taken multiple times and fulfills the fine arts graduation requirement and/or the 5 credit electives Mass Core Curriculum framework.