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 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.
We encourage students to purchase or rent an instrument. However, some school instruments are available for student use. If you want to participate in orchestra, we will find an instrument for you.
We also work closely with SKAJAJA , a local non-profit, and the Public School Foundation to find instruments for students that need them. See the flyer to learn more about SKAJAJA. Contact your school band director if you need help finding an instrument through SKAJAJA.
No Prior Experience Required
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.
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.
Wyatt Bradford
wbradford@chccs.k12.nc.us
Visit the Culbreth Arts Website
Karl Nilssen
karl.nilssen@chccs.k12.nc.us
Visit the McDougle Arts Website
Robin Neville
rneville@chccs.k12.nc.us
Visit the Smith Arts Website