Orchestra

Students are placed into four (4) different ensembles that all meet during the school day as a class. The orchestras are all co-curricular classes and will have performances outside of the school day, both on and off the Warren Central High School campus. If you have questions about the orchestras, please contact the director.

Beginning Orchestra: Beginning orchestra students will be instructed in the music fundamentals of violin, viola, cell, or bass. Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee). No prior music experience is needed.
Prelude Festival Orchestra: Prelude Orchestra performs the music of moderate difficulty with emphasis on developing skills and preparing for membership in intermediate/advanced orchestras. Members must attend the concert and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)
Intermezzo Concert Orchestra: Intermezzo Orchestra performs the music of moderate difficulty with emphasis on developing skills and preparing for membership in advanced orchestras. Members must attend the concert and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)
Philharmonic Orchestra: Philharmonic performs the music of moderate-advanced difficulty while developing skills and preparing for membership in Symphony Orchestra. Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).
Symphony Orchestra: This group performs advanced levels of orchestra literature of varying styles and genres. They will have 4-6 performances throughout the school year outside of the school day to enhance student learning. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in solo and ensemble events and private lessons to develop elements of musicianship. Select students from the Honors Band will be added to this ensemble during the second semester the Symphony Orchestra and will have a required evening rehearsal on Mondays in addition to after school sectionals. This ensemble has been named an ISSMA State Finalist numerous times.

These are the classes you can register for in your daily student schedule:

Orchestra Courses

ORCHESTRA-BEGINNING ORCHESTRA (1611) (1612)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
No prior music experience is needed. Beginning orchestra students will be instructed in the music fundamentals of violin, viola, cell, or bass. Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).

ORCHESTRA-INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA/PRELUDE (1621) (1622)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Prelude Orchestra performs the music of moderate difficulty with emphasis on developing skills and preparing for membership in intermediate/advanced orchestras. Members must attend the concert and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)

ORCHESTRA-INTERMEDIATE ORCHESTRA/INTERMEZZO (1631) (1632)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Intermezzo Orchestra performs the music of moderate difficulty with emphasis on developing skills and preparing for membership in advanced orchestras. Members must attend the concert and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)

ORCHESTRA-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA/PHILHARMONIC (1651) (1652)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Philharmonic performs the music of moderate-advanced difficulty while developing skills and preparing for membership in Symphony Orchestra. Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).

ORCHESTRA-ADVANCED ORCHESTRA/SYMPHONY (1641) (1642)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Weighted
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Symphony Orchestra performs advanced difficulty. Woodwind, brass, & percussion section members are selected from Honors Band. Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)