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ORCHESTRA GRADING POLICY

Illinois Music Standards

Scope and Sequence EHS Orchestra 

 

  • Presentation - 33.3% (Common Summative Assessment) Concert Performance Attendance and Concert Reflection Summary 

  • State Standards: Performing; Responding

Each Concert Cycle is a Unit

Unit 1: Fall Concert 

Unit 2: Performing Arts Festival Concert 

Unit 3: Winter Concert 

Unit 4: TTC Tiger Town Consortium 

Unit 5: Spring Concert   

At the end of each unit, students will submit a Concert Reflection Summary. (Click to view the concert reflection rubric)

 

  • Class Participation - 33.3% (Common Formative Assessment)

  • State Standard: Connecting

Students will receive a weekly 10 point scale participation grade based on their self-evaluation of the following:  positive and continuous engagement in music making, having required materials, being respectful of rehearsal norms, teamwork, and problem solving. (Click to view class participation self-evaluation rubric)

 

  • Playing tests and Quizzes - 33.3% (Common Formative Assessment)

  • State Standard: Performing; Connecting

Playing test grades are based on a 100 point scale. (Click to view unit playing test rubric) Students are expected to practice 30 minutes daily and be prepared on orchestra pieces. The weekly music theory quiz is based on a 10 point scale and helps students develop an understanding of the language of music and the ability to analyze music notation. The content of these quizzes include defining music vocabulary, recognizing intervals in music through ear training, analyzing, notating and labeling rhythms.

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  • MPS Honors Assignments (Common Summative Assessment) Option for Juniors and Seniors only

  • State Standard: Creating; Performing

During the first quarter, students audition for ILMEA All-District Festival. During the second quarter, students transcribe a solo arrangement of a selected composition (32 measures minimum). During the third quarter, students perform at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest. During the fourth quarter, students compose an arrangement for string trio or string quartet. â€‹

    

Click to View Orchestra Rehearsal Norms

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EHS Chamber Orchestra

Gig Book Sheet Music 

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Violin 1

Violin 2

Viola

Cello

Bass

 

Concert Attire

Students will wear either a formal black dress or black tux uniform for all orchestra concerts held in the EHS auditorium. 

*Dresses are provided. Students need to provide black shoes.

*Tux jacket and bowtie are provided. Students need to provide a white long sleeve button-up shirt, black pants, black socks and shoes.

 

 

Orchestra Course Descriptions


71201 Concert Orchestra

Prerequisite: Enrolled in Orchestra with access to instrument in good working condition Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0
Orchestra is a performing group open to all string players. Students enrolled in this class should have prior experience playing a stringed instrument. Beginners wishing to enroll must study privately outside of school in order to attain the level of performance necessary for this group. Major emphasis is placed upon string performance techniques and ensemble. Students attend one sectional per week in which attention is given to individual players. Seating auditions are given two to three times per year for placements within the organization. Opportunities and materials are available for participation in solo and small ensemble work, such as the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest and the IMEA All-District Festival. The highest ranked students selected for the All-District Festival may be selected to continue to the All-State Festival. The orchestra presents four to five concerts per year. Students must attend all dress rehearsals and concerts.

71101 Symphonic Orchestra

Prerequisite: Written recommendation via an audition. Students must be enrolled in Orchestra with access to instrument in good working condition. Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0
The Symphonic Orchestra is a performing group open to students having prior experience and who excel at playing a stringed instrument. This class will focus on student performance and building repertoire more than technique. Students will attend one sectional per week in which attention is given to individual players. Seating auditions are given two to three times per year for placements within the organization. Opportunities and materials are available for participation in solo and small ensemble work, community activity, and playing in the school. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in these activities. Students must attend all dress rehearsals and concerts.

73431 Honors MPS – Symphonic Orchestra 73531 Honors MPS– Concert Orchestra

Prerequisite: Member of performance group and director’s recommendation Grade: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0
These music performance seminars (MPS) are designed for students who are enrolled in band, orchestra, or choirs to challenge and stretch their musical abilities. During the first quarter, students must audition for All-District and participate if selected. During the second quarter, students must complete an arrangement of a selected composition. During the third quarter, students must perform a solo at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest. During the fourth quarter, students must compose an original piece of music. All solos must be contest quality. Students must also meet the various requirements of their major performance group of which they are members.
 

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