10th Grade Orchestra

Course Number: 765A/765B

Open to grade 10

Recommended: Three or more years of experience on an orchestra instrument

Two Quarters - 1 Credit

Credit Group: Elective

Continue skills on violin, viola, cello, and string bass by performing 3 string orchestra literature.  Focus will be on playing in small ensembles and 2 octave scales.  Learn intermediate musicianship, ensemble playing, theory and history through small group lessons and ensemble rehearsals.  Perform a required concert each quarter, as well as the Ice Cream Social, the Holiday Concert and Graduation.  All students prepare for, and are encouraged to perform at Solo/Ensemble Festival.  Students will furnish their own instrument, supplies, folder, and lesson book.