• In Beginner Orchestra, music fundamentals are taught to enable students to recognize and apply musical signs, symbols and terms. Attitudes toward cooperative effort and enthusiastic band spirit are stressed. Winter and/or spring concerts constitute the performance of this band. Students are required to purchase their own instruments. (Instruments may also be obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) The school furnishes larger instruments, cello and bass, for classroom use. It will be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes. 

    Honors, Symphony, and Philharmonic Orchestras stress instrumental musicianship through performance and competition. Students continue to refine and develop skills of responsibility, leadership, cooperation, and artistic expression. Students may be required to purchase the appropriate instrument. (Instruments may also be obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) The school furnishes larger instruments, cello and bass, for classroom use. It will be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes.