Strings II and Concert Orchestra

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• All Students are required to practice 120 minutes per week and record their practice record. Parents must sign practice record each week. This is graded on a weekly basis.

• Each student is required to have their materials at their seat, for class EVERY DAY.  These materials are:

  • • • • • Orchestra binder with book and any sheet music

          • Pencil

          • Rosin

          • Shoulder Rest (Violins and Violas) - THIS IS MANDATORY 

          • Rock Stop (Cellos & Bass)

          • Cleaning Cloth

          • Extra set of strings (in case you have a string break in class)

• Orchestra students are required to maintain short finger nails.  It is impossible to play a stringed instrument with long or salon nails.  

• Private orchestra lessons are strongly encouraged. These 1-on-1 lessons will help supercharge your skills and take your music making to the next level.  Please reach out to Ms. Brown if you are interested in private lessons.

• Please read the orchestra handbook carefully for a full, detailed explication for all common questions/concerns.