Course Description
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ORCHESTRA Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1
Houston Strings is open to all students who desire to learn how to play a string instrument or for students with limited performing experience. No audition is necessary for this class. However, it is a performance-based class with regular school concerts scheduled during the year. Students must rent an instrument and purchase necessary accessories, i.e. shoulder rest, endpin stop, etc.
PREREQUISITES - None
ORCHESTRA HONORS Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1
The Houston String Ensemble is a performance-based class. This course offers performance opportunities for more experienced string players. Students will continue to refine sight-reading skills and performance techniques. Occasional public performances will be required in addition to regularly scheduled school concerts. Students in this course must pass an audition before the director.
PREREQUISITES - Memo of Understanding; Audition required
STRING QUARTET HONORS Grades 10, 11, 12 Credit 1
Explore the profound repertoire of the string quartet music that was composed from the Baroque period to the Twentieth century. Develop the ensemble skill and the ability to choose proper bowings and fingerings. Gain extra performance opportunities.
Prerequisites – Orchestra Honors; Memo of Understanding; Audition
Schedule
1st Period: Standard Orchestra / Honors Orchestra
2nd Period: Honors Orchestra
3rd Period: String Quartet Honors
4th Period: 8th Grade Orchestra
5th Period: 7th Grade Orchestra
6th Period: 6th Grade Orchestra
Please see my Schoology calendar for weekly plans and resources. For more information on Schoology and how to log in, visit our Schoology Info Page.
ORCHESTRA Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1
Houston Strings is open to all students who desire to learn how to play a string instrument or for students with limited performing experience. No audition is necessary for this class. However, it is a performance-based class with regular school concerts scheduled during the year. Students must rent an instrument and purchase necessary accessories, i.e. shoulder rest, endpin stop, etc.
PREREQUISITES - None
ORCHESTRA HONORS Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit 1
The Houston String Ensemble is a performance-based class. This course offers performance opportunities for more experienced string players. Students will continue to refine sight-reading skills and performance techniques. Occasional public performances will be required in addition to regularly scheduled school concerts. Students in this course must pass an audition before the director.
PREREQUISITES - Memo of Understanding; Audition required
STRING QUARTET HONORS Grades 10, 11, 12 Credit 1
Explore the profound repertoire of the string quartet music that was composed from the Baroque period to the Twentieth century. Develop the ensemble skill and the ability to choose proper bowings and fingerings. Gain extra performance opportunities.
Prerequisites – Orchestra Honors; Memo of Understanding; Audition
Schedule
1st Period: Standard Orchestra / Honors Orchestra
2nd Period: Honors Orchestra
3rd Period: String Quartet Honors
4th Period: 8th Grade Orchestra
5th Period: 7th Grade Orchestra
6th Period: 6th Grade Orchestra
State Fine Arts Standards
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