Rocky Mountain Elementary School – CONCERT ORCHESTRA (T,E,M)

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Orchestra courses are designed to develop students’ abilities to play string instruments, covering a variety of string and orchestral literature styles. This course emphasizes review of techniques learned in prior courses as well as teaching new playing and analytical techniques, developing the student’s musical knowledge both on their instrument as well as through musical interpretation. Students learn the following topics: beginning and intermediate bowing styles, shifting, vibrato, major and minor scales, beginning music theory, exploring structure through musical expression, and critical appreciation of various genres of music. Students will also work on a PBL focusing on a topic of the teacher’s choosing, which is either orchestra or musically related. Prior string experience or permission of instructor. Counseling Notes: 1. Students at this level should have their own instruments. A few school instruments are available, particularly in the lower strings, for qualified students...