Remuera Intermediate School Symphony Orchestra (RISO) is the most amazing opportunity for young orchestral musicians to get involved. Students learn to play in a group, developing responsibilities and awareness of others. They also learn about time management and self-discipline. Students working at GRADE 1 LEVEL & ABOVE can audition for the Symphony Orchestra from Term 1.
Students must commit to a full year and be prepared to play at Awards Assemblies, Competitions and the Music Night Showcase.
Full orchestra rehearsals are held every Thursday from 8-9 am with additional rehearsals allocated on Fridays 8-9 am prior to a performance.
Chosen candidates are required to practise orchestral music in their own time at home, as well as be punctual and attend every rehearsal (if one must miss a rehearsal, an email from a parent should be sent to Mrs Issa, stating a reason for any absence).
Successful candidates are required to have:
A BLACK folder (bound stitching, for example, Deskwise Clear file Refillable 20 Page Assorted A4 from the Warehouse),
A metronome/tuner - see below for details
A pencil
Their instrument
Lessons take place before the school day and the cost of tuition This is to ensure students are committed for the whole year as mentioned above.
The Cost of Tuition: The equipment Levy of $50 only.
Level: GRADE 1 & ABOVE.
Rehearsal Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am, every Thursday.
Rehearsal Venue: The RI Hall.
The Remuera Intermediate School Symphony Orchestra's recent performance at the APPA Music Festival in Auckland, 2019.
The pieces that the Orchestra performed were:
Radetzky March by J. Strauss
Apres un Reve by G. Faure, Soloist Ethan Chiao - Cello
Libertango by A. Piazzolla