Orchestra

String Orchestra

The String Orchestra is open to all students in grades 7 and 8. The String Orchestra meets during the homeroom period of the school day. Students will also be required to attend one lesson per cycle, amounting 6-7 lessons a marking period.

*If a child is also in choir and/or band, arrangements will be made for participation in both

String Orchestra is an ensemble that performs challenging repertoire and will be expected to sight-read music and display proper playing techniques. Students are expected to practice their music at home on a daily basis. Students will receive marking period grades for String Orchestra consisting of scores for: Playing Assessments, Technical Etude work, Scales, Lesson Attendance, and Performance Participation. 

The String Orchestra will perform a December Concert and a Spring Concert. 

Chamber Strings

The Junior High Chamber Strings is a select ensemble of students chosen through an audition process in early September. Students must be a member of String Orchestra in order to audition for Chamber Strings. Students should be prepared to play a short piece for their audition. The Chamber Strings meet during a school day once a cycle on a rotating schedule. This ensemble will perform several high level pieces for various events throughout the year, including all concerts, the Unified Arts Fest, and the Academic Honors Breakfast. Students in this group are expected to learn music at home in addition to their String Orchestra music.