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Symphonic Band (may be repeated) Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Audition
1 year, 1 credit per year
This premier performing group is composed of advanced players of band instruments. Its
repertoire ranges from classical pieces to modern pop, marches and standard band music
with a high level of difficulty. Selected members of the Symphonic Band also comprise the
wind section of the Orchestra. Participation in concerts, both on and off campus, is
required.
Note: Membership, whether new or continuing, is determined by auditions held the
previous school year.
Beginning Strings Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: None
1 year, 1 credit
Beginning Strings is a beginning instrumental course that teaches the fundamentals of
playing string instruments such as violin, viola, violoncello and double bass. It focuses on
the development of skills and techniques, including posture, fundamentals of playing string
instruments, tone, bowing techniques, intonation, fingering, rhythm, articulation and care
of instruments. The course also seeks to develop an appreciation for instrumental music.
The assignment of specific instruments will be based on the needs of the program and the
availability of instruments. Participation in concerts is a requirement of the course.
Intermediate Strings (may be repeated) Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: None
1 year, 1 credit per year
This class is open to all students who have successfully progressed beyond the requirements
of Beginning Strings. Like Concert Band, this class is a venue for those who need to further
develop their skills to the level of the advanced requirements of the Orchestra.
Participation in concerts is a requirement of the course.
Orchestra (may be repeated) Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Pre-requisite: Audition
1 year, 1 credit per year
The High School Orchestra, a premier performing group of the school, is composed of
students who have advanced experience in the following string instruments: violin, viola,
cello, string bass and piano. The course focuses on further development of bowing
techniques, fingering and music reading skills. Participation in concerts, both on and off
campus, is required.
Note: Membership, whether new or continuing, is determined by auditions held the
previous school year.
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