ORCHESTRA ELECTIVES:
MUS 766 Orchestra
Grades 9-12
MUS 767 Honors Orchestra
Grades 9-12 [Approval of Course Instructor]
The Honors Orchestra and Orchestra meet as a combined group. In addition to the course requirements of students in MUS 766, comprehensive criteria for receiving Honors Credit must be met. WEIGHTED COURSE
2025-26 PHS ORCHESTRA Performances:
Required Performances
1. Wednesday, December 10, 2025 (Snow Date 12/11) – December Concert – Band, Chorus & Orchestra
2. Monday, February 9, 2026 (Snow Date 2/10) – Orchestras of Par-Troy East
3. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - Spring Concert – Band, Chorus & Orchestra
4. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 - PHS Graduation – Band, Chorus & Orchestra
CONCERT ATTIRE:
*Gentlemen - White Tuxedo Shirt, Black Bow-Tie/Cummerbund, Black Pants, Socks & Shoes
*Ladies - Black or White Top, Long Black Skirt or Pants, Black Shoes
*NO SNEAKERS PERMITTED AT CONCERTS
(Violation of proper behavior or concert attire will result in a 25% reduction of concert grade.)
eMusicTheory.com (tonesavvy.com)
Free Metronome Online — ONLINE METRONOME
Free Music Paper — Free Music Manuscript Paper
MakeMusic Cloud Website (formerly SmartMusic) — MakeMusic.com
Make Music Cloud ASSIGNMENTS HOME (formerly SmartMusic)
Musical Concepts for Orchestra.pdf
MusicRacer.com (note name & instrument fingering GAMES)
NJSMA (North Jersey School Music Association) — Region I Website
NJ Wind Symphony — (Mr. Stella performs with this ensemble)
PTHSD Visual & Performing Arts Website