Orchestra

ORCHESTRA 1, 2, 3, 4

Semester Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 9-12

Prerequisite: All students wishing to take these courses must audition for the director prior to registration

• 1^st Year – 355120CW

• 2^nd Year – 355220CW

• 3^rd Year – 355320CW

• 4^th Year – 355420CW

This ensemble course is offered for students interested in performing in a smaller ensemble. This course offers students a more in-depth study of technique on each instrument, music history, music theory, and musicianship. This course also offers more performance opportunities. Students in this course must be capable of working on an advanced level of covering repertoire in the range of IV, V, and VI in difficulty. The students have the opportunity to perform in concerts throughout the community and participate in festivals at the local, regional, and state levels. Attendance and performance in all concerts is required.

ORCHESTRA 3, 4 Honors (355320HW/355420HW)

Year Course (1 unit), Grade Level(s): 11-12

Honors courses are available in this ensemble for students who are in the third and fourth year of high school study in this ensemble. Students receiving honors credit will have additional requirements such as more performances, research papers and other written requirements, concert critiques, and shadowing a musician.