Our Orchestras
Middle School Orchestras
Strings Lab- No skills needed! This is a class for beginners.
Prelude Orchestra- Next step up from 6th grade. Proficiency on the D and A strings.
Crescendo Orchestra- Proficient on all four strings. Can read fluently.
Vivace Orchestra- Proficient on all four strings, has some knowledge of shifting and beginning vibrato skills.
Philharmonia- Proficient in 2nd/3rd positions (violin/viola) and 3/4th positions (cello/bass). Developing vibrato skills. 2 octave scales. Full, clear tone production.
Chamber Orchestra- Full clear tone production, proficient shifting up to 5th position. Proficient vibrato. Expected Honor Orchestra (JDO) audition.
High School Orchestras
Strings Lab- No skills needed! This is a class for beginners.
Concert Orchestra-
Intermezzo Orchestra-
String Ensemble-
Symphony Orchestra-
Auditions
Students will have a placement audition to determine which orchestra is the best fit for their skill level. They should prepare the scale and excerpt that seems to be the right level for them. Directors will then place them in an ensemble- it may not be the one you audition for!