Boise High Orchestra Procedures & Standards

Course Overview

This is a performance-oriented class in which students will study and perform string music of Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Contemporary composers. Chamber music will also be studied in all orchestra classes, though only the Chamber Orchestra class will pursue small group chamber playing in depth. Music History, Music Appreciation and Music Theory will be part of the class. Orchestra is considered an activity as well as a class at Boise High School due to the many performances, activities, and services the groups provide outside class time.

Concert Dress Code

Women: Long Black Dress (uniform dress to be ordered in the fall). Black dress shoes and black nylons.
Men: Black tuxedo (purchased through Mrs. Hartman in the fall). Black dress shoes and black socks.

Class Requirements & Expectations

Attendance: Attendance is mandatory at all performances. District attendance and tardy policies will be strictly enforced in the classroom.
In Class Participation: Students are expected to come to class prepared with instruments, music, pencils, and a great working attitude. No food or drink, other than water, in the room. No homework for other classes in the room.
Practice:Students are expected to practice outside of class and properly prepare all music they are given.

All students are required to attend one concert each semester that they are not performing in. (School concerts, university concerts, professional concerts - to be approved through Mrs. Hartman)

Extra Performing Opportunites

Chamber Orchestra: Available by audition only. This group performs advanced string orchestra literature and gives the students the opportunity to do additional performing as a group and in small ensembles.
Treasure Valley Youth Symphony: Available by audition only. This is a large select symphonic orchestra available to high school students involved in their school groups.
All-State and All-Northwest Orchestra: Available by taped audition only.
District Solo & Ensemble Festival, State Solo Contest: All students may participate in the District Solo & Ensemble Festival. The top superior rated students are then eligible for the state solo contest.

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