Junior High Orchestra
All string players in grades 6-8 are members of the Gold orchestra, which meets Monday-Friday. This ensemble participate in the Christmas and Spring concerts. Additionally, there will be opportunities throughout the year for smaller group to perform at school events and volunteer opportunities to play for the community.
In addition to meeting 2nd period every day for group rehearsal, students are also grouped in smaller, pull-out lesson groups, which meet once each week and rotate through the class periods.
Junior High Orchestra Class Goals:
♫ Play your chosen string instrument with the best posture, tone, intonation and technique possible. Work to achieve a relaxed physical fluency while playing
♫ Improve musical notation reading skills
♫ Play ensemble repertoire in a collaborative, respectful and supportive environment
♫ Foster dedication, tenacity, collaboration, respect and personal responsibility in every member
♫ Prepare students for concerts and other performance opportunities
♫ Have a great time making and sharing great music with great people!
Supplies:
-binder or folder
-pencil
-folding music stand for home practice
All string players in grades 6-8 are members of the Gold orchestra, which meets Monday-Friday. This ensemble participate in the Christmas and Spring concerts. Additionally, there will be opportunities throughout the year for smaller group to perform at school events and volunteer opportunities to play for the community.
In addition to meeting 2nd period every day for group rehearsal, students are also grouped in smaller, pull-out lesson groups, which meet once each week and rotate through the class periods.
Junior High Orchestra Class Goals:
♫ Play your chosen string instrument with the best posture, tone, intonation and technique possible. Work to achieve a relaxed physical fluency while playing
♫ Improve musical notation reading skills
♫ Play ensemble repertoire in a collaborative, respectful and supportive environment
♫ Foster dedication, tenacity, collaboration, respect and personal responsibility in every member
♫ Prepare students for concerts and other performance opportunities
♫ Have a great time making and sharing great music with great people!
Supplies:
-binder or folder
-pencil
-folding music stand for home practice
Play along: Click on the links below to hear and play along with our music!
Junior High Orchestra handbook:
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