Garfield High School – Concert Orchestra A/B

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This year-long performing ensemble is a performing ensemble that may include woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentation in addition to a core of string students. Students gain intermediate to advanced knowledge in ensemble skills, practice habits, personal musicality, and technique. As a vehicle for skill acquisition, students are introduced to music from a variety of cultures and time periods, work with a conductor, and have the opportunity to perform in chamber settings to develop ensemble technique and musical leadership. Students practice appropriate rehearsal skills and performance etiquette, cultivate life-long leadership skills, and executive musical skills. Skills include music theory concepts and knowledge of musical composition, arranging, and improvisation. Students learn major/minor scales, chord progressions, intervals, and ensemble etiquette. Students perform in school concerts and regional festivals. Attention to fine detail and awareness of their instrument’s role within the ensemble will be taught. Concert Orchestra may be repeated for credit. Students may receive CTE credit after fulfilling all Fine Arts credit requirements.