Orchestra

IB MYP Freshmen Orchestra I & II (9)

7452/7453

Students rehearse and perform a variety of string orchestra music during the school year. Concerts are held outside of the school day, and attendance is required. Students are expected to attend small group lessons and practice their instrument outside of class, and they are encouraged to audition for Chamber Strings. 

IB MYP Symphony Orchestra I & II (10-12)

7703/7704

Prerequisite: Audition by the instructor

The Symphony Orchestra is Cooper’s select string ensemble. The ensemble performs at various events during the year, and all performances are required. Students are selected based on their technical proficiency and musicianship. The Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to the fine performance of standard string and full orchestra repertoire from all historical periods. Students are expected to attend small group lessons and practice their instrument outside of class. Members are encouraged to audition for Chamber Strings. 

IB MYP Philharmonic Orchestra I & II (10-12)

7705/7706

Students rehearse and perform a variety of string orchestra repertoire and chamber music. The Philharmonic Orchestra performs at evening concerts throughout the year. Attendance is required for all performances. Students are expected to attend small group lessons and practice their instrument outside of class and are encouraged to audition for Chamber Strings.

Music Cafe (9-12) 7746

This course is open to all students at Cooper High School.  No past musical experience is required for this course.  Students will study and perform African drumming and other World music. Students will study music from America that may include: acoustic guitar, film music, Jazz and Blues, Rock and Roll, Native American flute, and others.