6th Grade Orchestra
Orchestra is open to all students who play the violin, viola, cello or string bass and have successfully completed 5th grade orchestra. Students will further develop skills in playing and in music reading by studying a wide variety of music. New students are always welcome!
In 6th grade Orchestra, we will build upon the skills learned and developed in 5th and grade, working on further reinforcing and strengthening the basic skills for each instrument and developing note reading. We will also introduce and develop new skills, including:
In 6th grade Orchestra, we will build upon the skills learned and developed in 5th and grade, working on further reinforcing and strengthening the basic skills for each instrument and developing note reading. We will also introduce and develop new skills, including:
- developing left hand skills by practicing finger patterns
- developing 1-octave Major scales
- reviewing and developing bow hold and bowing technique for tone development
- reviewing and developing left hand technique to increase accuracy and agility
- developing intonation and listening skills
- developing note reading and performing skills
- developing rhythm reading and performing skills