Orchestra

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed a beginning orchestra course and/or orchestra in Middle School. The course involves applying both basic and intermediate fundamentals of music reading and the specific performance techniques of the instrument being studied. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one elective credit or one Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

This one-year course is designed for students who have successfully completed an intermediate orchestra course and/or demonstrated the required skills by audition. Areas of emphasis include advanced concepts in music reading, specific performance techniques of the instrument being studied, tone production, and intonation. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

This one-year course is designed for high school students who have successfully completed an advanced orchestra course and/or have demonstrated competency through audition and want to explore chamber ensemble performance techniques. Major topics include advanced small ensemble performance skills, live performance opportunities, and the study of orchestral chamber music in a range of historical periods and cultures. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective credits or the Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.

This one-year course is designed for high school students who have successfully completed an advanced orchestra course and/or have demonstrated competency through audition and want to explore full symphonic orchestral ensemble performance techniques. Major topics include advanced ensemble performance skills, live performance opportunities, and the study of orchestral symphonic music in a range of historical periods and cultures. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills either one of the elective or Arts/Humanities credit required for high school graduation and may be repeated.