Golden Gate High School – Orchestra 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

who have little or no orchestral experience study and perform high-quality beginning orchestra literature of diverse times and styles. Students may be required to attend participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend and assess learning in the classroom, which leads to a grade. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening skills, rudimentary string techniques, music literacy, ensemble skills, and aesthetic awareness. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom which lead to a grade. Students in this class may need to obtain (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) an instrument from the school or an outside source. Suggested grading guidelines can be found in the Collier County Public Schools Secondary Grading Manual. This course will meet the grad...