Steele Judith D ES – Advanced Orchestra

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This one-year course developed skills beyond those outlined and described in the Junior High School String Music Procedural Guide. It includes further development of those skills necessary to become independent as musicians. The course emphasizes the place of string music in Western musical heritage, style development, articulation, dynamics, rhythmic patterns, and tone throughout history. The importance of sustained group and individual effort is stressed. A progression of technical proficiency