Course:Introductory Orchestra

School Type:

Middle School

School Max Description:

Introductory Orchest

Content Area:

Fine Arts: Instrumental Music

Description:

This course will emphasize introductory development of technique, tone, control, interpretation, and comprehension of musical symbols, terminology, and concepts. It is designed for those students who have previous instruction or are interested in beginning a string instrument. Students will perform beginning level literature, and attendance at outside of school performances and rehearsals is a requirement of the course. Enrollment in this class is subject to the approval of the instrumental teacher in order to ensure proper placement. Due to fundamental differences in pedagogy and curriculum, this class is not open to band students playing woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments (see Band classes)

Course Code:

635303

Prerequisites:

Instrumental music teacher approval. Open only to string (violin, viola, cello, or bass) students in grades 6-8.

Credits:

1.0

Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:

NCAA Eligible:

Textbooks

Title:

See curriculum for approved texts

Grading Factors:

Learn more about our grading factors. (Administrative Procedure 5121)