7th Grade Orchestra at East Middle School
Orchestra is open to all students who play the violin, viola, cello or string bass and have successfully completed sixth grade orchestra. Students will further develop skills in playing and in music reading by studying a wide variety of music.
In 7th grade Orchestra, we will build upon the skills learned and developed in 5th and 6th grade. We will also introduce and develop new skills, including:
In 7th grade Orchestra, we will build upon the skills learned and developed in 5th and 6th grade. We will also introduce and develop new skills, including:
- playing in a wider range of keys
- developing 1-octave Major scales
- refining bow hold and bowing technique for tone development
- refining left hand technique to begin developing shifting
- refining left hand technique to begin developing vibrato
- playing in a wider range of time signatures
- developing rhythm reading and performing skills