String Orchestra
String Orchestra is a class for high school string students who are ready to study how to shift, vibrate, and play 2 octave scales. At least two years of string instruction is recommended. Students must be able to read music well, and understand and perform intermediate level skills on a string instrument. String Orchestra students must pass the spring semester in order to continue in the spring semester.
A students current grade, work ethic, and student performance will help determine their recommendations for the following year. A final decision about placement will be based on the final performance and end of the year exam. Please refer to the handbook for more information.
A students current grade, work ethic, and student performance will help determine their recommendations for the following year. A final decision about placement will be based on the final performance and end of the year exam. Please refer to the handbook for more information.
Audition Requirements
- Recommendation from previous orchestra teacher
- Quarter Note = 80, 2-octave scales with arpeggios: C, G, D, A, F, Bb, Eb
- Prepare excerpt - music from current school year.
- Sight Reading
Promotion Requirements
- History of consistent/appropriate rehearsal etiquette (i.e. having all materials, rehearsing properly, etc.)
- History of perfect concert attendance (obvious exceptions for valid excuses)
- Cumulative ― “A” average to this point (1st, 2nd, and 3rd 9 weeks combined)
- Potential for stepping up to a harder level vs. benefits of staying another year in the current level and increasing your position in the section/serving as a section leader
- Instrumentation needs: Balanced sections is a must!
- Changes in ability levels of each ensemble – the bar raises each year!
- The audition for promotion will consist of excerpts from the Concert Orchestra repertoire of the most recent school year.
