Beginner Orchestra
Orchestra Beginner Level is designed to teach students how to play the violin, viola, cello, or string bass instrument. No prior music experience or knowledge is required. Students will learn to read music, produce good tone quality, learn rhythm skills, and perform music. Students can develop skills at their own pace. Orchestra concerts allow students to experience live performances. Students earn awards for individual outstanding skill mastery. Prerequisite (PR): None Semesters: 2 HS Credit (CR): 0
Intermediate Orchestra
Orchestra Intermediate Level is designed for students to continue developing music fundamentals on violin, viola, cello, and string bass instruments introduced in the beginner level class. Orchestra literature is more advanced and promotes increased teamwork, kinesthetic development, expression, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Orchestra concerts include music of all styles. Students earn awards for individual and ensemble mastery of skills. Prerequisite (PR): Beginner Orchestra Semesters: 2 HS Credit (CR): 0
Advanced Orchestra
Orchestra Advanced Level is designed for students to apply strong music fundamentals on violin, viola, cello, and string bass instruments to music of all styles. Students build skills at their own pace. Orchestra literature is advanced and promotes extensive collaboration, expression, creativity, and problem-solving techniques. Orchestra concerts are extensive. Students earn awards for individual and ensemble mastery of skills. Prerequisite (PR): Intermediate Orchestra Semesters: 2 HS Credit (CR): 0