What are the benefits of participating in orchestra?
♪ Learning a new skill
♪ Making new friends
♪ Learning to play music
♪ Performing concerts
♪ Being part of a team
♪ Orchestra Festival and field trip!!
You can choose the violin, viola, cello or bass (with teacher's permission).
Yes. If you start orchestra you must commit to the full year. Occasionally, students have asked to quit when it is difficult to learn new skills, but by the end of the year they are proud of their progress and are glad they didn’t quit.
Students are encouraged to practice each day. They may need to start out in 10 minute increments at the beginning of the year.
Of Course! Many orchestra students participate in a variety of different activities.
What kinds of things do I get to do if I stay in orchestra after 5th grade?
♪ Cooler, more challenging music!
♪ Bigger and better trips
♪ Solo competitions
♪ All-Region Orchestra
♪ Mariachi groups
♪ Fiddle groups