8th grade orchestra prepares students for high school and meets on Day 1 from 2:30-3:10.
Students are strongly encouraged to have played a string instrument for at least one year prior to taking orchestra. Emphasis will be on learning to play as an ensemble, but class time will also be spent exploring instrument maintenance, musical hobbies, and careers in music. A private lesson each week from the director and three concert performances are required.
Here students will continue to develop and refine their musical knowledge and enhance their skills in order to perform more challenging repertoire. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a Solo & Ensemble Festival in the Spring.
