Palmer Performing Arts

Mrs. Jenna Noble, Orchestra Director

Welcome to Palmer High School Orchestra! Thank you for visiting our page.

Orchestra is a place for student belonging through music. Mrs. Noble aims to provide an environment where students can continue their love for music through their stringed instrument and create a culture of high standards while maintaining this love for orchestra.

Throughout the year, each ensemble will perform multiple times for the community and some will compete for ratings throughout the state. We hope you join our program!

Mrs. Noble will visit the middle schools periodically thorughout the year to make sure you know who she is before you step in the doors of Palmer and into the orchestra program -- she also will make sure to hear you play beforehand so she can place you in the orchestra that is best fit for your ability and comfortability!

Thank you for your support through music! Mrs. Noble looks forward to hearing from you. Below is a list of our course offerings so you can start to get an idea of what classes for Orchestra look like at Palmer, along with my contact information. Go Terrors!

Concert Strings

Grades 9-12
Entry-Level (non-auditioned) Orchestra, Prior Experience on stringed instrument is encouraged

Concert Strings is an introductory class to secondary instrumental strings and ensemble performance. This is a training group to prepare students to participate in upper- level performance classes. Emphasis is placed on developing technique, music reading skills and basic ensemble playing. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student’s grade.

Symphonic Strings

Grades 9-12
Intermediate (auditioned) Orchestra, Director's approval

Symphonic Strings is an intermediate performance class that builds on skills students have acquired in previous instrumental study. Emphasis is placed on developing skills specific to each instrument while contributing meaningfully to an ensemble. Literature is geared to the members' abilities with emphasis being placed on improvement of tone quality, reading skills and technical proficiency. This ensemble may participate at music festivals/contests at the discretion of the director. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student’s grade.

Chamber Orchestra

Grades 9-12
Advanced (auditioned) Orchestra, Director's approval

Chamber Orchestra is our flagship performance orchestra that aims to master an understanding and appreciation of various musical styles and genres through performance. Emphasis is placed on advanced ensemble playing. Members of this ensemble are selected to perform for school and community events throughout the year. This ensemble participates in various music festivals/contests. Students selected for Chamber Orchestra demonstrate an above-average understanding of their instrument and display a high level of musical sophistication through their performance. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student’s grade.

Contact

Please contact Mrs. Noble if you are interested in joining one of our orchestras!

Mrs. Jenna Noble

jenna.noble@d11.org

719-328-7368, 630-947-5463