WHHS Orchestra Website
Announcements
What We are Learning
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Scales
D Major, G Major, C Major, F Major, Bb Major
a minor, e minor, f# minor, b minor, g minor
Music Theory
Tetrachords
Major scale make-ups
Intervals
Tonic, Supertonic, Mediant, Subdominant, Dominant, Submediant, Leading Tone, Octave
Scale Degrees
Triads and 2 note "chords"
Chord extensions such as 9ths, 11ths, 13ths
Repertoire
Hemispheres
Cliffs of Moher
Symphony No. 7
Jupiter
Indiana Jones
Message from Ms. Wines:
Dear Parents & Students,
Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! I am looking forward to working with each of you this school year as we pursue musical excellence! I am appreciative of the perseverance and dedication that each one of the orchestra students has shown during the last two and half years as they continue their pursuit of playing their instrument!
*Thank you for your continued music-making!
Below, you will see that I have listed important information about this school year as well as outside of school opportunities below.
*As always, if you need anything or have questions - please email me or text me through Remind!
Please Review Our Orchestra Handbook
Sincerely,
Susan Wines
Orchestra Director, Wade Hampton High
864.355.0159
Educate * Inspire * Empower
Orchestra Class Fee:
One-time fee of $25.00
What is the Orchestra Class fee?
The orchestra class fee is a one-time investment of $25.00 that helps cover costs associated with student enriching activities. This one-time payment is to help alleviate numerous small payments over the course of the class.
What does it cover?
The $25.00 assists with covering the cost of the following items:
Orchestra Performance Shirt
Dinner & Snacks before each Concert for Performers
In Class Theory Books & Materials
Elementary Tour Field Trip Costs
Solo & Ensemble Registration Fee
Concert Performance Assessment Registration Fee
Digital Learning Platform for Playing Tests Assessments
How do we pay the class fee?
Families may pay the fee online through MySchoolBucks (please be sure to pay the correct class fee) or students are welcome to bring in cash or checks made out to Wade Hampton High School.
Additionally, students may fundraise the fee so there is no out-of-pocket cost.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the fee, please contact Ms. Wines. While this fee does not cover all the expenses of our Orchestra Program, we never want it to prevent a student from participating in the wonderful art of creating music!
Summer 2024 Trip:
The trip planned for Summer 2023 has been moved to Summer 2024 :)
Informational Meeting on Sept 13 @ 7:00 PM
WHHS Europe - 2023.pdfFall Concert:
Joining FOrces
November 3 @ | 6:30 PM
Wade Hampton High Orchestra presents our annual "Joining Forces" Fall Concert with League Academy & Greenville Middle Academy.
Afterschool Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30.
Students are to stay after school for a combined rehearsal beginning at 4:00 PM. They will bring their concert attire to change into prior to the concert. A snack will be served to all students prior to the concert.
Concert Attire: Students will be provided with a Concert Long-Sleeve t-shirt (paid for by their orchestra class fee). Nice jeans or khakis (no holes, please.)
Live Feed via Facebook @whhsorch
Office Hours
Please feel free to contact me via email at any time! swines@greenvilleschools.us
I will respond within 24 hours Monday-Friday
*Office Hours: Appointment Requested*
This can be used for additional help, etc.
4th Block: 2:15 - 3:00
Newsletter
Want to be Up-to-date on the latest information? Email Ms. Wines your preferred email address to be added to the Newsletter Distribution List. ***Also, make sure your email is not going to Spam - allows emails from swines@greenville.k12.sc.us
Caring for Your INstrument
Take a Moment to Review
Carowinds 2018
Join Remind
1st Block: @WHHSOrch1
2nd Block: @WHHSOrch2
3rd Block: @WHHSOrch3
4th Block: @WHHSOrch4
Daily
ScHedule
First Block Orchestra (Both Semesters: 8:45 - 10:20)
Third Block Orchestra (1st Semester 12:00 - 1:35)
Fourth Block Orchestra (2nd Semester 2:10 - 3:45)
Contact
swines@greenvilleschools.us
864.355.0159
Orchestra at WHHS
Concert
The Concert Orchestra class introduces students to intermediate and advanced-intermediate level playing skills. Students study and perform literature from all style periods and are exposed to the music theory and music history that will enhance their performances. Orchestral studies culminate in a minimum of four performances over the course of the school year.
Philharmonic
The Philharmonic Orchestra concentrates on advanced-intermediate level performance skills. Students study and perform literature from all style periods and are exposed to theory and history that will enhance their performances. Orchestral studies culminate in a minimum of four performances over the course of the school year.
Symphony
Membership in this class requires an audition and instructor recommendation. Symphony Orchestra offers expanded and enhanced performance opportunities to String Orchestra students who demonstrate the technical proficiency, desire, and commitment to excel musically and promote orchestral music through numerous public concerts. The members of this group will perform for various school and district functions when requested and as appropriate. They are offered the opportunity to perform traditional string orchestra repertoire as well as full symphonic orchestra repertoire throughout the course of the school year. Students in Symphony are required to audition for either All County or Region Honors Orchestra.
Chamber:
Membership in this class requires an audition, instructor recommendation, and a full year commitment. Chamber Orchestra offers expanded and enhanced performance opportunities to advanced String Orchestra students who demonstrate the technical proficiency, desire, and commitment to excel musically and promote orchestral music through numerous public concerts. The members of this group will perform for various school and district functions when requested and as appropriate. They are offered the opportunity to perform traditional string orchestra repertoire as well as full symphonic orchestra repertoire throughout the course of the school year. Students in Chamber are required to audition for either All County or Region Honors Orchestra.
WHHS Combined Orchestras Performance at Concert Performance Assessment 2018 | Bob Jones University
Mission: The mission of WHHS is to Educate, Inspire and Empower.
Purpose: The purpose of WHHS is to educate and inspire students to become responsible, discerning, productive citizens empowered to change the world.
Vision: Our vision centers on a shared philosophy that we must serve our diverse student body with a personalized plan for all students beginning at their current academic level and guiding them to graduation and beyond, fully prepared and confident to contribute to society.
Focus: Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships = Results, Graduation, and Beyond
Class Options for 2023-2024
Option 1: Beginning Orchestra (new to orchestra/secondary instrument)
Option 2: FUNdamentals Orchestra (non-honors, review fundamentals, non-competition)
Option 3: Honors Orchestra (competiton orchestra, non-auditioned group)
Option 4: Advanced Orchestra (by invitation after audition, competition orchestra, paired with AP if desired)
