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Welcome! If you are here, that means you've decided to play a string instrument this year.
During Orchestra 1, you will learn how to take care of your instrument, how to start reading notes on your instrument, and what it is like to play in an orchestra setting. Your primary method book will be Essential Elements for Strings Book 1. If you have already played before or take private lessons, no worries! Ms. Dalbey will give you more opportunities to play and lead in Orchestra 1 if that's what you need. Also, check out the Scout Strings group. This would be a great opportunity for you to play more challenging music with other orchestra students.
Required Supplies
Required Supplies
An instrument that you own or rent from a music store or the school district. Please see "Obtaining an instrument" tab on the home page.
Violins and violas: shoulder rest or sponge. A shoulder rest is preferred. If you purchase a shoulder sponge, test it out before purchasing to make sure it's comfortable on you and your instrument. Sponges come in several different sizes.
Cellos and bases: end pin anchor or rock stop. Endpin anchors are preferred. The strap is much more secure than a rubber puck.
Rosin: Rosin may break throughout the year; take care to not drop it. If your rosin does break, it needs to be replaced promptly.
Cleaning Cloth: This can be a purchased microfiber cloth from a music store, a wash cloth, or a cut up t-shirt.
A folding wire music stand: for practicing at home.
Essential Elements Book 1 for Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass
Concert Dates
Concert Dates
November 18th - Orchestra 1,2,3 Fall Concert
December 23rd - Orchestra Holiday Concert (all groups) - 7:00pm Lewis Auditorium
March 12th - Orchestra 1, 2, and Scout Strings Winter Concert - 7:00pm Lewis Auditorium
May 14th - Orchestra Spring Concert (all groups) - 7:00PM, Lewis Auditorium
Concert Dress Code
Concert Dress Code
All students wear black tops, black bottoms, and black shoes with black socks/tights. Please keep in mind the students need to be formally dressed, i.e., black slacks, dresses/skirt/pants for girls. Black tights or leggings need to be worn with a dress/skirt. Please make sure midriffs are covered and pants/skirts/dresses are longer than knee length.
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