Philharmonic Orchestra

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA:  Students taking this course are provided with a balanced comprehensive study of music through the string orchestra, which develops skills in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains.  Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas.  Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including but not limited to: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying historically significant styles of literature.   Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances.  A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals.  Students must participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom.
Full year                           

Prerequisite: Ability to play string instrument           

Grade Level 10-11-12