Music Program: Orchestra

Orchestra

Orchestras meet daily at Whitman. There are three orchestras—one for each grade. Instruments taught in orchestra are: violin, viola, cello, and string bass. We do have many school instruments to loan to students. We also have storage and shelves for cases in the orchestra room, so students don't have to keep their instruments in their lockers.

Musical goals for all orchestras are as follows: Students will learn to play fluently in first position and will begin shifting. They will learn major scales from 3 flats to 4 sharps, plus various minor, blues, and pentatonic scales. Students will learn the basics of note reading—notes and rhythms. Strings students will learn beginning improvisation, composition, and notation techniques. Orchestra students will be introduced to and perform many styles of music

Contact: For more information, contact Ms. Cleary
Phone: (206) 252-1200
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Practice sound files for students

Viva Violas - Viola Solo (.mp3 file)

Viva Violas - Piano (.mp3 file)

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