Chamber Orchestra (varsity)

NOTE: To be added in a future academic year.

This orchestra provides students with the opportunity to perform at an advanced level while focusing on upper position techniques, vibrato, tone quality, use of various bowing styles, and improved sight-reading skills. This is a competing orchestra at the varsity level and is reserved for those students who make orchestra a top priority. Placement in this ensemble is determined by audition.

UIL Orchestra and festival contest participation is required. Additional performance opportunities include All-Region/All-State Orchestra (audition encouraged) and the Keller ISD Orchestra Solo/Ensemble Festival (required).

Students are required to attend a weekly sectional rehearsal before or after school for 60 minutes. Participation in private lessons is strongly encouraged. Students must maintain academic eligibility to remain in this class. 

Sinfonia Orchestra (non-varsity)

This orchestra provides students with the opportunity to continue developing advanced skills necessary for future success at the varsity level. Classroom instruction includes upper position techniques, vibrato, tone quality, use of various bowing styles, and improved sight-reading skills. This is a competing orchestra at the non-varsity level. Placement in this ensemble is determined by audition.

UIL Orchestra and festival contest participation is required. Additional performance opportunities include All-Region/All-State Orchestra (audition encouraged) and the Keller ISD Orchestra Solo/Ensemble Festival (required).

Students are required to attend a weekly sectional rehearsal before or after school for 60 minutes. Participation in private lessons is strongly encouraged. Students must maintain academic eligibility to remain in the class.

Intermezzo Orchestra (intermediate)

This orchestra provides students with the opportunity to continue developing intermediate skills necessary for future success at the non-varsity level. Classroom instruction involves expanding technique, introduction to upper positions, developing vibrato, improving tone quality, learning various bowing styles, and building sight-reading skills. This is a competing orchestra at the sub-non-varsity level. Placement in this ensemble is determined by audition.

Additional performance opportunities include orchestra festival contests and the Keller ISD Solo/Ensemble Festival.

Students may be expected to attend a weekly sectional rehearsal before or after school for 60 minutes. Participation in private lessons is strongly encouraged. Students must maintain academic eligibility to remain in the class.

Concert Orchestra (beginning)

This beginning orchestra provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental skills necessary for future success at the sub-non-varsity level. This class is designed for students who have no previous string experience. An audition is not required to enroll in this ensemble.

In the first semester, classroom instruction begins with basic setup, introductory playing techniques, and learning to read standard music notation. In the second semester, students are introduced to additional playing positions, improving tone quality, learning various bowing styles, and building sight-reading skills. Participation in private lessons is strongly encouraged.