Orchestra

Photo:  Phillips Middle School Orchestra at Mock MPA

• You like music!

• You want to play an instrument!

• You want to learn to read 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!

String Instruments

String instruments of the orchestra include the violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Learn more about the instruments from the videos and websites below.

• Kidzu Museum website (Chapel Hill HS Tri-Mu Honor Society Students)

• Be Part of the Orchestra website.

Orchestra 6

Grade:  6  
Course length:  Year

No Prior Experience Required

Orchestra 6 is a course open to all students who are interested in learning to play a string instrument - violin, viola, cello, or double bass.  No musical experience is necessary to take this course.  Students learn note reading as well as other music fundamentals as they learn to play their instrument.  Concepts learned during the year, prepare students to continue in seventh and eighth grade orchestra.  Home practice is assigned and expected and students perform in at least two concerts per year.  Students are expected to provide their own instrument.  If unable to do so, assistance is available.

Orchestra 7

Grade:  7 
Course length:  Year

Prerequisite:  Previous string experience

Orchestra 7 and 8 is a course designed for students who have had previous experience playing the violin, viola, cello and double bass.  Students develop more advanced skills on their instruments as well as continuing to increase their knowledge of music fundamentals.  Students perform as an ensemble at evening concerts at least twice during the year.  There are also opportunities for special performances at the state level and other field trips.  This is an elective for students who enjoy music and being part of a focused musical group.  Students are expected to provide their own instrument.  If unable to do so, assistance is available.

Orchestra 8

Grade:  8 
Course length:  Year

Prerequisite:  Previous string experience

Orchestra 7 and 8 is a course designed for students who have had previous experience playing the violin, viola, cello and double bass.  Students develop more advanced skills on their instruments as well as continuing to increase their knowledge of music fundamentals.  Students perform as an ensemble at evening concerts at least twice during the year.  There are also opportunities for special performances at the state level and other field trips.  This is an elective for students who enjoy music and being part of a focused musical group.  Students are expected to provide their own instruments.  If unable to do so, assistance is available.