Ensembles
PRIMARY ORCHESTRA: This is the first ensemble experience for many string students. The group studies and performs literature designed to introduce orchestral technique and enjoyment. It is a specialized program in which students receive group and individual instruction that provides important basic training for further ensemble experience. The conductor for this group is Warren Gref.
INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA: This string orchestra studies and performs standard string orchestra literature and arrangements written especially for intermediate level orchestra. At this stage, the string students have diversified further with their instruments, allowing the orchestra a broader range of sounds, including all standard strings, including viola, cello and string bass often not found on a primary level. Students progress in technique, reading, and musicianship, allowing these intermediate levels to provide the stepping stones between Primary Orchestra and advanced ensembles. The conductor for this group is Gregory Lawrence.
WIND ENSEMBLE: The Wind Ensemble is designed for the woodwind, brass and percussion students, to introduce them to intermediate level band techniques. They perform standard concert band literature. This ensemble allows the students to develop concert skills, to improve reading levels and techniques, and to progress on to advanced symphonic music. The conductor for this group is Jonathan Ingber.
CHAMBER STRINGS ORCHESTRA: The Chamber Strings is an advanced string ensemble studying and performing traditional chamber music. Advanced members of the Intermediate Orchestra are selected by the conductor for membership in the Chamber Strings Orchestra. Chamber Strings students are also given the opportunity to study and perform concerti, furthering their ensemble experience. The training and experience provided in Chamber Strings enables its members to progress to the Symphonic Orchestra. The conductor for this group is Gregory Lawrence.
ADVANCED CHAMBER: (by invitation only) The Advanced Chamber ensembles are made up of symphony musicians who will perform challenging chamber music. The members of this group are selected for small ensemble work. These groups will be able to enter competitions and perform in various concert venues. The conductor for this group is Gregory Lawrence.
SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA: The Symphonic Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra, combining all the instruments of the string, winds, brass, and percussion families. This advanced level orchestra is for students who have progressed beyond the intermediate levels. The literature performed is classical. The conductor for this group is Robert Gilson.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: The Symphony Orchestra is a very advanced full symphony orchestra, having the complete range of instruments, including all strings, winds, brass, and percussion. The literature performed is well-known symphony music as it was originally composed and provides a challenge for its talented students. The Symphony Orchestra provides experience in the rehearsal and performance of symphonies, overtures, concerti and other appropriate literature, and has a very extensive performance schedule throughout the year. The conductor for this group is Robert Gilson.
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