Orchestra

• Music performance is the largest part of being in Orchestra. Even when we are not performing, students will play their instruments in class every day.
• Music Theory is how we learn to read and understand music. We spend some time learning about new music reading skills, and completing exercises to show understanding.
• Weekly lessons happen in JH, just like they did in elementary school. Students are responsible for making up any missed work from their other classes.
• Practicing at home outside of class is important to learn any new skill or improve on skills already learned. Students are expected to practice at least 4 days a week for 30 minutes.

• Participation and Effort 20%
• Assignments 20%
• Assessments 30%
• Lesson Attendance 20%
• Practice Logs 10%

• Working instrument
• Shoulder rest for violin/viola
• Rosin
• Music Stand at home for practicing

Saturday, September 3, 8th grade only at Septemberfest 11:45am

Tuesday, October 25th, 8th grade only at SHS 7pm

Tuesday, December 13th, 7th and 8th grade at Keller 7pm

TBA in the spring, 8th grade only, solo/ensemble festival at SHS

Monday, May 8th, 7th and 8th grade at Keller 7pm

Saturday, May 13th, 8th grade only, Music in the Parks