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Course: Advanced Orchestra - Creative and Performing ArtsA Only

School Type:
Middle School
School Max Description:
Advanced Orchestra
Content Area:
Creative and Performing Arts Courses
Description:
The CPA Orchestra Program is designed for students who wish to continue instruction on their chosen string instrument on an advanced level. Membership is subject to the audition process outlined in the Prince George’s County Focus announcement. All students explore culturally and musically diverse styles through performance in the String Orchestra and small group/individual performances. Topics include Tone Quality and Production; Characteristics and Concepts of Self-Tuning; Advanced Music Terminology; Intermediate/ Advanced Sight-reading Concepts; Musical Periods, Styles, and Cultures and their Relationship to Music Performance; and Instrument Technique including posture, bowing, articulations and dynamics. Students will be required to perform as an ensemble throughout the year, including Prince George’s County Orchestra Festival.
Course Code:
635503
Prerequisites:
Grade 7 or 8 student; participation in Grade 6 or 7 string orchestra program; audition; sight reading; resume; writing sample; recommendations; report card
Credits:
1.0
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
No
NCAA Eligible:
No
Textbooks
Title:
None
Grading Factors:

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