Prelude & Concert Orchestra
Periods: 1 & 5
Experience: 0-1+ years
Learn: Instrument basics, music reading
Extra Commitments: 2+ concerts, Solo Contest (mandatory), possible before/after school rehearsals (minimal), 30 min practice/night
Philharmonic & Camerata
Periods: 2
Experience: 1+ years
Learn: Ensemble skills, instrument pedagogy, advanced music reading (grade 1+) , vibrato
Extra commitments: 3+ concerts, Solo Contest (mandatory), possible before/after school rehearsals (minimal), possible UIL contest participation, 35 min practice/night
Sinfonia Orchestra
Periods: 3
Experience: 1+ years
Learn: Ensemble skills, instrument pedagogy, advanced music reading (grade 2+ literature)
Pre-requisites: Consistent vibrato, attendance, maturity, appropriate size and quality rental or purchase instrument, private lessons (rare exceptions based upon need)
Extra commitments: 4+ concerts, Solo Contest February (mandatory), weekly before/after school rehearsals, UIL contest participation, 40 min minimum practice/night, Region audition strongly encouraged, but preparation is mandatory, 5th grade TA (optional)
Chamber Orchestra
Periods: 4
Experience: 1+ years
Learn: Ensemble skills, instrument pedagogy, advanced music reading (grade 3+)
Pre-requisites: Consistent vibrato, attendance, shifting, appropriate size and quality rental or purchase instrument, high level of maturity, ability to handle consistent stressful situations, and balance a heavy load of practice, private lessons strongly encouraged
Extra commitments: 4+ concerts, possible 5th grade TA, out of school performances, 40 min-1 -hour minimum practice/night
Mandatory: Full Orchestra morning rehearsals, Region Orchestra auditions, Solo Contest February (mandatory), weekly before/after school rehearsals, UIL contest participation