North Harford High – MU31W: Honors Orchestra

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This is a weighted honors performance course offered to advanced orchestra students in grades 11-12, who show an interest in being a peer mentor/tutor, and future music teacher or music major in college. Students will be eligible to take this class through an interview process. This course further enhances advanced instrumental skills and knowledge of music fundamentals by rehearsing and performing a wide variety of orchestral literature. Student will gain advanced proficiency in the techniques of orchestral conducting, as well as ensemble, and solo performance. Along with regular writing and reading assignments, in-class student and teacher evaluations, students will become leaders in daily classroom activities, planning with the teacher. This is a performing organization requiring out-of-school time including evenings and possible weekends. Students taking this course must accept the responsibility of attending outside-of-school performances which are graded. Students may take this course more than one time.