The high school orchestra program provides an opportunity for students to continue their study of a string instrument throughout high school. The program provides its members an opportunity to represent the school and community through a variety of performance opportunities throughout the year. Students registering for orchestra must have previous experience playing a stringed instrument (violin/viola/cello/upright bass). After registration, orchestra members will be placed in an ensemble based upon student ability/experience and the ensemble's instrumentation needs, as determined by the director. The group is dedicated to the study, preparation and performance of music from a variety of musical time periods as well as a survey of music theory and music theory as it relates to the repertoire performed in class.
Students may be placed in one of three Orchestras:
- Orchestra,
- Intermediate Orchestra, and
- Advanced Orchestra.
Students perform four major concerts and participate in multiple festivals and contests throughout the year. Additional opportunities include:
- Chamber Orchestra,
- All State Orchestra,
- Honor Orchestras,
- Solo/Ensemble Contest,
- Large Group Contest and
- small ensemble performances.