Orchestra

Description:

Sixth Grade Beginning Orchestra is the first full year in a seven-year program designed to develop a student’s musical abilities through the study of instrumental music in an ensemble setting. Instruments introduced include violin, viola, cello, and double bass. This course will focus on teaching the basic fundamentals necessary for playing their selected instrument. Instruction will emphasize identifying the parts of the instrument, instrument care, basic music theory and notation practices, posture and position along with appropriate right hand and left hand techniques. Students will perform one to three times in school concerts at the discretion of the director. This course is designed to meet daily for a minimum of 42 minutes.