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The Varsity Orchestra is the top performing ensemble at Beethoven.  Varsity students will build upon fundamental instrument and note reading skills, and how to work together as a team.  Students in 9-12th grade will compete in UIL Solo Contest, UIL Orchestra Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.  Advanced students may compete in TMEA All-Region and All-State auditions.  In addition to competitions, Varsity Orchestra will have 3 concert performances, Guard Rally presentations, Orchestra Field Trips, and Orchestra Family Funtime Activities.

High school students who complete 9-12th grade in Orchestra are eligible to receive their Orchestra Letterman Jacket during their senior year.

The Honor Orchestra is the top-performing middle school ensemble at Beethoven.  Honor students will learn and master fundamental instrument and note reading skills, and how to work together as a team.  Students in 7-8th grade will compete in UIL Orchestra Concert and Sight-Reading Contest and VBO Solo Contest.  Advanced students may compete in TMEA All-Region auditions.  In addition to competitions, Honor Orchestra will have 3 concert performances, Guard Rally presentations, Orchestra Field Trips, and Orchestra Family Funtime Activities.

The Advanced Orchestra is the second performing middle school ensemble at Beethoven.  Any student may join the Advanced Orchestra, even if you do not have any musical experience.  Advanced students will learn how to play their instrument, how to read music, and how to work together as a team.  A big goal of the Advanced Orchestra is to prepare students for TMEA and UIL Competitions in their 2nd year of playing.  Advanced students may compete in TMEA All-Region auditions, VBO Solo Contest, and UIL Orchestra competitions with the Honor Orchestra.  In addition, the Advanced Orchestra will have 3 concert performances, Guard Rally presentations, Orchestra Field Trips, and Orchestra Family Funtime Activities.

The Intermediate Orchestra is the a full-year long course for 5th grade students. Any student may join the Intermediate Orchestra, even if you do not have any musical experience.  Intermediate students will learn how to play their instrument, how to read music, and how to work together as a team.  A big goal of the Advanced Orchestra is to prepare students for TMEA and UIL Competitions in their 2nd year of playing.  In addition, the Intermediate Orchestra will have 3 concert performances, Guard Rally presentations, and Orchestra Family Funtime Activities.

Students in the Beginner Orchestra will learn the fundamentals of how to play their instrument, how to read music, and how to work together as a team.  Any student can play an orchestra instrument - there is a right instrument and a right size for every person!

Beginner Orchestra students will have a concert performance for friends and family to see, and get to do fun activities as an orchestra family.  Beginner Orchestra students will be eligible for Intermediate Orchestra when they get to 5th grade after completing Beginner class.

College Connections

Students will work with University Professors and Students as they progress through the Orchestra program.  We also attend Orchestra events at UTRGV and meet professional musicians from all over the world.

Scholarship Opportunities

Many universities offer scholarships to talented musicians to play in the college Orchestra, sometimes without needing to major in music.  College recruiters like to see students involved in music during their school years because they know the dedication and hard work it takes to be successful in Orchestra.

Private Lesson Program

Beethoven is working to partner with the School of Music at UTRGV to proved a private program to Orchestra students.  Mrs. Amorim and Mrs. Rodriguez can also recommend the best private instruction teachers on each instrument for students wanting to advance even further.

Personal Growth and Expression

Learning to play an instrument allows students to express themselves in new and unique ways.  Music is the universal language that can be shared with people from all nations.