Fine Art Credit, Full Year/1.0 Credit, Grade 9 - 12
Students who wish to be members of the Chamber Orchestra should register for the String Orchestra (MUS200) on their course requests. Upon completion of a successful audition, the director will work with counselors to ensure that students are placed in the Chamber Orchestra class. Details regarding the Chamber Orchestra audition process can be found in the Allstate, Evergreen, & Chamber Orchestra Audition Materials folder at the base of the page.
The Skyline Chamber Orchestra is open to string students in grades 9 through 12 who complete a successful audition or receive an invitation from the director. Students will learn advanced elements of music, with an emphasis on classical string repertoire, at an accelerated pace. Performances for the school, the community, and at music festivals outside of the school day are part of the class curriculum and participation is required. Orchestra students may travel to an out of state performance opportunity on a bi-annual basis.
Learning Recommendations: A successful audition or director invitation is required to join the orchestra. Please look through the audition materials in the files section of this page for additional information. Violists and Violists must provide their own instruments for classroom use. Instruments will be available for school use by cello and bass players; students must have their own cellos and basses for home practice.
Content:
Rehearsal technique
Ensemble technique
Music theory and history
Strategies:
Daily rehearsals
Concerts, contests, and clinics
Individual practice
Equipment to be provided by student: Instrument and performance attire. Celli and basses will be provided for school use with the payment of a rental fee.
Fees: $70.00 class fee to cover festival performance transportation costs, class method book, and class apparel. Students must also pay for ASB card verification, orchestra uniform (black dress shirt, black dress pants or skirt, black socks or stockings, and black dress shoes), renting of instruments (if applicable), and field trips. Assistance is available upon review.
Please check the documents below for audition information.