Middle School Advanced Orchestra



Course Description

Previous participation in orchestra for at least two years, and/or an audition for the conductor is required.  Ownership or rental of an instrument is required.  Musical literature and method books will be provided by the school.  Advanced orchestra will build left-hand skills such as shifting and vibrato, as well as advanced bow techniques. 

A variety of musical styles will be studied through the playing of orchestra literature.  Rehearsals and performances outside of normal school hours are required as part of this course.

Objectives

  • The student will reinforce and/or improve his/her working knowledge of the proper position and technique necessary in playing a musical instrument.



  • The student will develop the ability to play a string instrument from notation at the grade III/IV level as described by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors’ Association (VBODA).

  • The student will experience the performance of musical literature at the grade III/IV level as described by the VBODA.

  • The student will clearly demonstrate a practical understanding through performance of expressive musical concepts.

  • The student will be able to assess adequately his/her performance of expressive musical concepts.


 

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