Course Code(s): FAP611&FAP612

Pre-Requisite: Participation in Islander Middle School Orchestra or Instructor Approval

Course Description: Philharmonic Orchestra is for all 9th Grade orchestra students. Orchestras perform several concerts per year and travel to perform at festivals across the state and country. Philharmonic performs a wide variety of music from styles across the globe and lays the technical foundation necessary to continue growing in our upper-class ensembles. Concerts and Evening Rehearsals are a required component of this class. Students will develop technical skills on their instrument as well as study music theory, music history, and rehearsal and performance techniques. More information can be found at https://miorchestra.org/

Work Load: Regular practice, periodic assessment of technical skills, and participation in Performances and Evening Rehearsals (outlined in the Syllabus).

Why You Might Be Interested In The Class: You participated in Middle School Orchestra and loved the camaraderie and sense of personal accomplishment that comes from your sustained growth as a musician. You look forward to the increased expressivity and musicianship available with increased experience and technique on your instrument.