Academic Information

Concert Orchestra is a non-auditioned ensemble that performs in four concerts per year.  Students have the option to participate in Region Orchestra and Solo & Ensemble.

Chamber Orchestra is an auditioned ensemble that performs in at least four concerts per year, plus recitals and other outside performance opportunities.  Chamber Orchestra members receive Honors credit through the high school as long as they fulfill the Honors Credit guidelines for the course.

Students in the Byrnes Chamber Orchestra receive Honors credit in orchestra, earning a higher grade point than the general credit. Honors credit students must demonstrate a higher level of commitment to their individual musicianship by participating in the following:

• Region Orchestra; possibly All-State

• Solo and Ensemble including participation with an accompanied solo and participation in a chamber ensemble

• Participation in scheduled sectional rehearsals outside of class time

• Attendance once per semester of a professional symphony event (Greenville Symphony, Spartanburg Philharmonic, Charlotte Symphony, SC Philharmonic) followed up with a concert review

• Private Lessons on their instrument and/or membership in a local youth orchestra (both optional, but highly recommended)

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Open Each Day from 7:30 am- 3:45 pm

1st period: Chamber Orchestra

2nd period: Concert Orchestra

3rd period: Teacher planning/FLEX Time

4th period: Concert Orchestra