Advanced Orchestra

Students will:

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