Advanced Orchestra

<p>Students will:</p>
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<li>Enter with the skill set established in Intermediate Orchestra Grade 8.</li>
<li>Understand and respond to music notation, with special attention to phrasing.</li>
<li>Develop the skill to play a range of two octaves, refining facility in shifting and demonstrate these skills as a member of the ensemble.</li>
<li>Identify key signatures and play the corresponding scale in selected major and minor keys.</li>
<li>Develop more advanced playing techniques as appropriate to include vibrato, parallel bowing, spiccato.</li>
<li>Create rhythmic or melodic improvisations, 4-8 measures in length.</li>
<li>Demonstrate learning through performances and presentations in a wide variety of styles.</li>
<li>Sight Read two grade levels below concert repertoire.</li>
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