BEGINNER ORCHESTRA
Have you always wanted to learn an instrument, but maybe it looked too hard? There is a place for everyone in the Orchestra, and the best part is you will learn everything in small steps - no prior musical experience required! Instruments available for Beginner Orchestra students include Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. Each beginner class is grouped by instrument so that each student receives individual and small group instruction. Sixth graders will learn how to read music along with the basic skills involved in playing a string instrument. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Orchestra Camp, four annual concerts, LISD Solo & Ensemble Contest, and NRH20 Music Festival. Each student interested in joining Orchestra must meet with Ms. Riddle for instrument selection prior to being enrolled. CAMERATA ORCHESTRA Take your playing to the next level! This orchestra is made up of students who have completed Beginner Orchestra or who have at least one year of playing experience. Activities throughout the year include the opportunity to participate in Orchestra Camp, four annual concerts, and several extracurricular performances such as All-District & All-Region, UIL, LISD Solo & Ensemble Contest, and Spring Festival at Six Flags. PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Admittance to the Philharmonic Orchestra is by audition only. Activities throughout the year include the opportunity to participate in Orchestra Camp, four annual concerts, and several extracurricular performances including All-District & All-Region, UIL, LISD Solo & Ensemble Contest, and Spring Festival at Six Flags. 8th grade students in Philharmonic have the opportunity to participate in our Practice Partners mentoring program or apply to be a Student Aide. CHAMBER Orchestra Chamber is our most advanced student group. Students in this orchestra have at least 2 years of playing experience and pass multiple levels of auditions for a place in the group. This ensemble focuses on learning and improving upon advanced string techniques and performs as a varsity ensemble at UIL State Assessment. Students in this orchestra perform regularly for the school and community in our Veteran's Day assembly, Winter Elementary Tour, UIL, and at music festivals around the state. Participation in All-Region and LISD Solo & Ensemble is required. 8th grade students in Chamber have the opportunity to participate in our Practice Partners mentoring program or apply to be a Student Aide. |
Shadow Ridge Middle School
2050 Aberdeen Rd. Flower Mound, TX 75028 |