Orchestra

Photo: East Chapel Hill High School Orchestra

Orchestra is offered at:

You Might Like Orchestra If . . . .

You like music!
You already play a stringed instrument!
You read music!
You want to develop more proficiency on your instrument!
You want to play complex music!
You want to be part of a group!
You want to make friends!
You want to be involved in out of school activities!
You like to work toward goals!

Rent, Purchase or Borrow an Instrument

We encourage students to purchase or rent an instrument. However, some school instruments are available for student use, and we work closely with SKAJAJA , a local non-profit, and the Public School Foundation to find instruments for students that need them. If you want to participate in orchestra, we will find an instrument for you.

Proficiency Placement

Rising 9th Graders

Prior experience on a string instrument is required. Most 9th graders register for intermediate or proficient level String Orchestra.

See the Arts Pathways document for more information.

Course Descriptions

String Orchestra

52412X00 String Orchestra I (Intermediate Level)

52425X00 Honors String Orchestra II (Proficient Level)

52435X00 Honors String Orchestra III (Advanced Level)

Prerequisite: Previous orchestra experience

Weighted Credit For Honors courses:
The weighting of Honors courses shall be one-half (.5). Weighted credit is determined by the State Board of Education.

String orchestra is a 9-12 grade ensemble, designed to perform literature that fosters growth for the intermediate level musician and the mastery of music for the proficient and advanced levels, as well as completing interdisciplinary projects throughout the year. This course addresses the skills required to perform music at a high level and the musicianship to create a truly aesthetic experience.

Honors Chamber Strings

52425X00S Honors Chamber Strings (Proficient Level)

52435X00S Honors Chamber Strings (Advanced Level)

Prerequisite: At least 2 years of prior study. Audition.

Weighted Credit For Honors courses:
The weighting of Honors courses shall be one-half (.5). Weighted credit is determined by the State Board of Education.

Chamber strings is an audition only group for students in grades 10-12 designed to build upon the skills and musicianship developed in the Strings Orchestra. Students in this ensemble perform music at the highest levels of difficulty, as well as complete interdisciplinary projects throughout the year.

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