Philharmonic Orchestra
Led by director Dr. Ghyas Zeidieh, this advanced full orchestra (strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion ensemble provides students the opportunity to perform the masterworks of the full orchestra literature. The Philharmonic Orchestra regularly collaborates with choirs, guest artists and other performing groups. Students in this orchestra regularly meet with sectional coaches and perform with a group of peers who are equally dedicated to making music at a high level. Students should read music well with good intonation and beautiful tone, be comfortable shifting in higher positions, use vibrato, be capable of playing in difficult key signatures, and be studying with a private teacher. This ensemble is strings only. Cost for the 2024-2025 season will be $300 per student, in addition to tour fees.
Crescendo orchestra
Led by director Ms. Rachel Wheeler, Crescendo Orchestra gives young musicians an opportunity to excel musically alongside students of like ability in a fun learning environment. This string ensemble provides students the opportunity to perform wonderful string literature, and regularly meet with sectional coaches. Qualified students should read music, play in tune with good tone, be comfortable with limited shifting and some vibrato on their instrument, maintain rhythm with the ensemble, and be studying with a private teacher. This ensemble is strings only. Cost for the 2024-2025 season will be $285 per student, in addition to tour fees.