Concert Orchestra

Concert Orchestra (curricular – 10-12)

The Concert Orchestra is open to all orchestra students in grades 10 through 12 and is designed to develop and expand upon fundamental technique and musicianship by exploring more challenging repertoire for the string ensemble. Emphasis is placed on developing independence as well as cultivating mastery of more advance technique such as 2 octave scales and refining vibrato. The Concert Orchestra would be a non-auditioned designed to offer a bridge between the Freshman Orchestra and Sinfonietta. The orchestra will highlight fundamentals of shifting to upper octaves on the instruments as well as refining vibrato and bowing techniques. The Students will use Book 4 of Sound Innovations. Participation in evening performances throughout the year (approximately one per term) is required. Concert Orchestra does combine with Sinfonietta for the Holiday Concert as well as the Spring Pop-Tastik!
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