Credit: 1 to 4
Prerequisite(s): Audition
Notes: $100.00 Instrument Loan Fee - $25.00 Summer Instrument Loan Fee for school owned instruments.  All other instruments must be purchased or rented. ($5.50 per cleaning as needed) Uniform Loan Fee
Grade Levels: 9-12

Description: These courses consist of concert playing, sight reading, small ensemble playing, and individual instrumental technique.  Students learn the enjoyment and appreciation of music through the development of performance skills and disciplines.  Public performance is an intrical part of the orchestra experience.  Students in grades 9-12 will compromise various classes according to achievement levels monitored by periodic auditions.  Each student will audition for the appropriate orchestra.  The names of these classes differ with the high school in which they are organized.  Members are expected to participate in extra rehearsals and performances that involve the orchestra as a whole.  All styles of music are explored.