String Orchestra Program

The Mesa Middle School

String Orchestra Page!

For general String Orchestra Information, Please check here. For more specific ensemble group information (ex. Advanced Orchestra or Beginning Orchestra) please click on your sub-category in the website menu, or click below to be taken directly to your ensemble page.

Beginning Orchestra Page

Advanced Orchestra Page

How to Practice Effectively!

This is a WONDERFUL TED-Ed about the power of practicing effectively, what that looks like, what "muscle memory" really is/how it works, and how simple yet effective practice techniques can help anyone improve at anything!

4 simple tips on how to practice effectively:

Focus on the task at hand. Minimize potential distractions by turning off the computer or TV and putting your cell phone on airplane mode
Start out slowly or in slow-motion, then slowly increase speed in small increments
Next, frequent repetitions with allotted breaks are common practice habits of elite performers
Practice in your brain in vivid detail
Remember: Practicing doesn't make perfect, it makes permanent that which you are learning. Things don't happen right away. It takes time, work, and your personal gratification will not be instant. With practice you will get there!

How To Practice Effectively!

Fun, Good, Work with Delayed Gratification and Self-Motivation!

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