Orchestra and Band Courses

ORCHESTRA 9 Full Year, 1 credit (H800) Open to students in grade 9, this ensemble is for students to continue their study of stringed orchestral instruments (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Contrabass). Students will experience both string and symphonic orchestral literature. Requirements: Three mandatory performances per year and participation in a rotating lesson schedule. *This course satisfies the NYS Art/Music graduation requirement. 

STRING ORCHESTRA Full Year, 1 credit (H802) Open to all students in grades 10-12, who can demonstrate acceptable ability on stringed orchestral instruments (Violin, Viola, Cello, and Contrabass). Students will experience both string orchestra and symphonic orchestra literature. Requirements: Three mandatory performances per year and participation in a rotating lesson schedule. *This course satisfies the NYS Art/Music graduation requirement.

CONCERT ORCHESTRA Full Year, 1 credit (H805) For students in grades 10-12, who can demonstrate advanced ability on orchestral stringed instruments (violin, viola, and cello, bass). Prerequisite: Audition by teacher and performance audition at NYSSMA Level V-VI by ensemble teacher. Requirements: Three mandatory performances per year and participation in a rotating lesson schedule. This course will receive honors course weighting *This course satisfies the NYS Art/Music graduation requirement.

SYMPHONIC BAND Full Year, 1 credit (H801) Open to all students in grades 9-12, this ensemble is for students to continue their study of wind and percussion instruments. Requirements: Three mandatory performances per year and participation in a rotating lesson schedule. *This course satisfies the NYS Art/Music graduation requirement.

 

WIND ENSEMBLE Full Year, 1 credit (H803) Open to all students in grades 10-12, this ensemble is for students who can demonstrate advanced ability on wind and percussion instruments. Prerequisite: Audition by teacher and performance audition at NYSSMA Level V-VI by ensemble teacher. Requirements: Three mandatory performances per year and participation in a rotating lesson schedule. This course will receive honors course weighting *This course satisfies the NYS Art/Music graduation requirement.