Orchestra

Course Descriptions (in-person instruction)

Orchestra 1:

• Instruments include:

  • • Violin

    • Viola,

    • Cello

    • Double Bass

• Perform beginning and intermediate level music in a string orchestra setting

• Rehearse in class daily

• Focus on fundamental instrument technique and music reading

• Concerts will take place throughout the school year

• Students with no/little instrumental experience welcome!

• Students will have the opportunity to try and switch string orchestra instruments (if interested) during the first week of school

Orchestra 2/3:

• Instruments include:

  • • Violin

    • Viola

    • Cello

    • Double Bass

• Perform intermediate and advanced level music in a string orchestra setting

• Rehearse in class daily

• Focus on advanced instrument technique and sight-reading

• Concerts will take place throughout the school year

• Students are expected to have prior experience performing on their instruments and reading music

• Students may be asked to switch instruments to balance the ensemble

Materials (in-person instruction)

• Instrument and instrument supplies (see below)

• Pencil

• Composition notebook (MYP "Process Journal")

• Folder for music

• Method book: Essential Elements Interactive for Strings (for your instrument)

  • • Book 1 (Orchestra 1)

    • Book 2 (Orchestra 2/3)

• Tuner and metronome (optional, recommended)

Instruments and Instrument Supplies

• Violin and Viola: Rosin, shoulder rest, cleaning cloth (not chemically treated), one spare set of strings (Dominant brand)

• Cello: Rosin, rock stop (Xeros brand- attach to chair), one spare set of strings (Dominant brand)

• Bass: Bass rosin, rock stop

Class Recordings 2018-2019

Concert Recordings 2017 - 2018