Symphonic Orchestra
Orchestra (Symphonic Orchestra)
Course: 923815
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Attainment of beginning level skills and permission of instructor
Students in Symphonic Orchestra continue developing technical and ensemble skills. They perform in three major concerts, participate in the District X (Ten) Orchestra Assessment in March, and can participate in the annual spring trip. Students are required to attend all outside of school commitments throughout the school year. This ensemble performs literature ranging from VBODA Grade II-IV.
FCPS Course Description: Students develop skills as individual musicians and as members of a musical group. Guidance will be given by the instructor in the selection of an instrument. Course content includes beginning level technical and ensemble skills necessary for performance. Some performance opportunities are provided. Students must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
Sinfonietta
Advanced Orchestra HN Level 1 (Sinfonietta)
Course: 923915
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful Audition
Students in Sinfonietta hone advanced technical and ensemble skills. They perform in three major concerts, participate in the District X (Ten) Orchestra Assessment in March, and can participate in the annual spring trip. Students are required to attend all outside of school commitments throughout the school year. This ensemble performs literature ranging from VBODA Grade III-V.
FCPS Course Description - Students in this course form the representative string performing group for the school. Emphasis is placed on the development of advanced technical, ensemble, and disciplinary skills necessary for refined rehearsal and performance both in and out of school. Based on successful completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will continue as specified in course level. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit for this course.
This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922. Students who successfully complete this course will receive 0.5 added to their GPA calculation for this course.
Chamber Orchestra
Advanced Orchestra Level 2 (Chamber Orchestra)
Course: 923916
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Successful Audition
Students in Chamber Orchestra represent Falls Church High School in district, regional, and all-state events. They are required to audition for the District X (Ten) All-District Orchestra in November. Students perform in four major concerts, participate in District X (Ten) Orchestra Assessment in March, and can participate in the annual spring trip. They are required to attend all outside of school commitments throughout the school year. This ensemble performs literature ranging from VBODA Grade IV-VI.
FCPS Course Description: Students continue developing as individual musicians and as members of a musical group. Emphasis is placed on the development of advanced level technical and ensemble skills necessary for performance. Students must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922. Students who successfully complete this course will receive 0.5 added to their GPA calculation for this course.