
Course Title: String Orchestra
Course Description:
The String Orchestra is open to any student grades 10-12, who has experience playing a stringed instrument. The focus of this ensemble is to develop and refine students' musical experiences and technique through performance of music written for the string orchestra. While focusing on traditional orchestra music, it is the intent of this class to expose students to a wide variety of music from the past and present; from our own and other cultures. The String Orchestra performs several evening concerts each year that are required for participation. In addition to regular performances at BHS, performance opportunities include IMEA Honors orchestra, solo/ensemble festival, Fine Arts Musical Pit Orchestra, and performances in the community. Syllabus/Handbook. Course fee is $54.
Enduring Understandings: - How do form, content and context express and influence meaning?
- How do elements and principles facilitate the creative process?
- How do skill and technique enable the creative process?
- How do we use critique to inform our art?
Course Academic Vocabulary:
Pitch
Dynamics
Timbre
Melody
Harmony
Rhythm
Articulation
Rhythm
Texture
Ensemble
Intonation
Specific Musical Terms, i.e. allegro, forte, diminuendo, rallentando, arco, pizzicato, etc.
Course Units / Topics of Study:
Interpretation, Music History, Solo/Ensemble, Music Theory, Music performance