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Welcome to the East Millbrook Orchestra Program!
The orchestra program at East Millbrook consists of four levels of study. The beginning class is open to any student in grades 6 through 8 who is interested in learning how to play a stringed instrument. Violin, viola, cello, and bass are the only instruments offered in strings classes. There are no requirements for beginning strings class at East Millbrook. Most beginning string students are hard-working and excited about learning how to play an instrument. The end result can be amazing: this past year's class produced 70 enthusiastic strings students who sound extremely advanced for the little experience they have had. This year our strings family is growing: we have 100 beginning strings students who are excited to begin learning the fundamentals of playing a stringed instrument!
Intermediate strings is an audition-only ensemble that is primarily for students who have finished their first year of beginning strings. Intermediate class members are expected to work on their technique and intonation, while learning a variety of strings music. The music performed at the Intermediate level is considered more "pop" in nature, but other classical works are still performed.
Advanced strings is an audition-only ensemble that consists of the top-performing level students. Any age student may qualify, as long as they pass the rigorous audition with Mrs. Rogers. The advanced ensemble requires a high-level of commitment and participation of its members. This strings class is commonly called upon to perform at various community events, ceremonies, and school occasions. The students in advanced strings are expected to uphold the role of a professional musician at all times. Although this is a challenging class, the end results are always spectacular.
Great opportunities are plentiful in this program. Some of the highlights have been:
· Performing for many important community leaders at the Lightner Youth Leadership Banquet in November 2004
· Fall Festival Performance with music inspired by J. S. Bach intitled, “Bach to the Future” and an all-Asian Music concert entitled "Eastern Experiences."
· Magnet Fair Performance at Southeast Raleigh High School
· Field Trip to Chicago, IL to see the Chicago Symphony Orchestra perform
· Field Trip to Washington, D.C. to the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in September 2005
Recent accolades include:
· Superior Rating at Eastern North Carolina Orchestra Festival, March 2004
· Superior Rating at Eastern North Carolina Orchestra Festival, April 2005
· Superior Rating at Eastern North Carolina Orchestra Festival, March 2006
* Superior Rating at Eastern North Carolina Orchestra Festival (Grade 4 literature), April 2008
For more information on the East Millbrook Magnet Middle School Orchestra program, click on the link below:
http://www.freewebs.com/emmmsorch/
Or contact the Orchestra Director, Johanna Rogers, at jrogers@wcpss.net
ORCHESTRA FIELD TRIP TO CHICAGO ON DECEMBER 13, 14, AND 15, 2004!
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