Welcome to Stratford Orchestra!

In middle school, students are divided into 6th grade orchestra and 7th & 8th grade orchestra. 6th Graders rehearse before school, while 7th and 8th graders meet during the day as a class. 

6th Grade Orchestra

6th Grade Orchestra meets twice a week before school for whole group rehearsals. Students will also have small group lessons once a week during their Related Arts, Foreign Language, or P.E. class. Students will have a chance to try each of the related arts and foreign language classes, and they will NOT be pulled from any core classes. 

Students have 3 required performances throughout the school year.

Check back in August for important dates for the 2025-2026 school year!

7th & 8th Grade Orchestra

7th and 8th graders meet every day as a class during the school day. By meeting every day, students have more time to learn advanced techniques on their instruments and prepare more music for each concert. 7th and 8th graders will also have opportunities to have small lessons during COOL once a week. 

Students have 3 required evening performances throughout the school year.

Check back in August for important dates for the 2025-2026 school year!