6th Grade Orchestra6th Grade Orchestra meets every day for one full class period. Enrolled students should have two previous years of classes or lessons to enroll in the 6th Grade Orchestra. I encourage any student who plans to enroll in this ensemble without two years of playing to seek supplementary teaching to accelerate his/her progress.
Students will continue their focus on technique (which includes scales, rhythm exercises, theory, expressive playing styles) and ensemble skills (starting/stopping together, working with a conductor). |
7th Grade Orchestra |
7th Grade Orchestra meets every day for one full class period. Students should have the equivalent of 3 years of study or playing experience. I encourage any student who plans to enroll in these ensembles without study or playing equivalency to seek supplementary teaching to accelerate his/her progress.
Students will continue their focus on foundation technique (which includes scales, solos, rhythm exercises, theory, expressive playing styles) and ensemble skills (ensemble communication, small group performances, working with a conductor). |
8th Grade Orchestra |
8th Grade Orchestra meets every day for one full class period. Students should have the equivalent of 4 years of study or playing experience. I encourage any student who plans to enroll in these ensembles without study or playing equivalency to seek supplementary teaching to accelerate his/her progress.
Students will continue their focus on foundational technique (which includes scales, solos, rhythm exercises, theory, expressive playing styles) and ensemble skills (ensemble communication, small group performances, working with a conductor). |