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ORCHESTRA
Congrats to BHS Orchestra for performing at State Orchestra Festival!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Festival Music & Listening:
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Course Fees:
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Philharmonic Orchestra - $55, Chamber Orchestra - $65
Personal instrument
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Bow & Accessories (tailpiece, chinrest, etc.) in good condition
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By the time the student is a Sophomore, they will be expected to be using a step-up quality instrument (not found through the internet) and a quality wood or carbon bow. Do not purchase before consulting your director or private teacher
Accessories:
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Shoulder rest (violins & violas)
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Mute
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Polish cloth
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Black three-ring binder with 4 dividers
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Pencil bag
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Metronome/tuner (several free/for purchase apps)
Textbook:
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Habits of Successful String Musicians (paid for in fees)
Students should own the following items for at-home practice as needed:
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Music stand
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End-pin rock stop (bass & cello)
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Practice Mute
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Extra strings
These items can be purchased from any of the following vendors, or online from an established music store. For contact information and comparison-shopping, visit the following websites for renting/buying/repairing instruments, sheet music and other supplies:
Summerhay’s Music Center
5420 S. Green St.
Murray, UT 84123
www.summerhaysmusic.com
Riverton Music
9491 S. 255 W.
Sandy, UT 84070
Charles W Liu Fine Violins
7450 State St.
Midvale, UT 84047
SHAR Music (online)
Amazon.com
(for purchase of shoulder rests, mutes, polish cloths, rosin, metronomes and stands)
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
The Brighton High School Philharmonic Orchestra serves as the preparatory ensemble for the Chamber Orchestra. Members of this orchestra have a strong technical foundation and work ethic. Members of this orchestra are encouraged, but not required to, take private lessons and to audition for All-State Orchestra.
Recommended Level of Ability: It is recommended that all members of this orchestra play with solid intonation, and be able to perform 3 octave C Major, G Major and D Major scales and 2 octave minor scales up to 5 sharps and flats. This means students are comfortable playing in 3rd position. Students should have a beginning knowledge of vibrato. It is highly encouraged that all Philharmonic Orchestra Members take private lessons.
Bow Techniques: Students should be able to demonstrate correct detache’, legato, marcato, staccato, and spiccato bow strokes.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
The Brighton High School Chamber Orchestra is our highest performing ensemble. Many members of this group take private lessons and have previously been members of Region & All-State Orchestra in Middle and High School. Students in the Chamber group are required to audition for High School All-State every year.
Recommended Level of Ability: It is assumed that all students in Chamber play with proper bow and left hand technique, and vibrato. Students in this group play with exceptional intonation and perform complex rhythms accurately and can execute successfully with a metronome. Students can perform 3 octave major and minor scales through 5 sharps and 5 flats. This means students are comfortable playing in 3rd & 5th positions and higher. The expectation is that all Chamber Orchestra members take private lessons. As well, members will be asked to consider being a part of the school musical each year.
Bow Techniques: Students should be able to demonstrate correct detache’, legato, marcato, staccato, spiccato, col legno and ricochet bow strokes.
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