Concert Orchestra is for musicians who play violin, viola, cello or bass. As a string orchestra students rehearse daily and perform in at least two concerts during the school year. Students should possess moderate to moderately advanced technical and musical skills. The course focuses on the development and improvement of technical and musical skills in playing strung instruments of the orchestra. This ensemble is designed to fulfill the needs of string players who: 1) seek to improve their skills proper to being accepted into the Heights High Symphony, or 2) enjoy playing in a string orchestra with fewer performance obligations. The level of difficulty of the music for Concert Orchestra is High School Class C & D literature as designated by the Ohio Music Educator's Association. Students may be placed in the Concert Orchestra by teacher recommendation of informal audition. Students who show rapid technical and musical development may be moved to Symphony. Fundamentals of intonation, posture, articulation, tone production, sight reading, and musicality are emphasized with technical exercises and string orchestra repertoire. Successful participation in this ensemble requires attendance/participation in all its activities: daily classes, string sectionals, and scheduled evening/after-school rehearsals immediately before concerts.

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