Orchestra

Begining Orchestra – Grade 6

• Violin, viola, cello and bass
• Recruitment begins in the spring of the students’ 5th grade year
• The orchestra teachers assess students to match the student with the instrument size that he/she will most likely be successful.
• Instruction begins fall of the 6th grade year
• Lessons occur during the school day

Middle School Orchestra Grades 7-8

• Prerequisite: one year of orchestra for 7th grade. Two years of orchestra for 8th grade or by audition
• Violin, viola, cello and bass
• 7th graders are together and 8th graders are together
• Large group orchestra meets two to three times per week and is part of the students' regular class schedule
• Individual or small group lessons during the day – pull out of classes
• Other ensembles may be available

High School Orchestra Grades 9-12

• Prerequisite: Three years of orchestra or by audition
• Violin, viola, cello and bass
• 9th graders are together.
• Upper-grade orchestras are by audition and/or director approval
• Orchestra class meets two to five times per week, depending on the ensemble and is part of the students' regular class schedule
• Individual or small group lessons during the day – pull out of classes
• Other ensembles may be available