This is the most advanced orchestra and the Varsity Orchestra. Students will have the opportunity to continue their development at the highest level. As a member of this orchestra, each student is expected to maintain the highest level of responsibility and musical preparation. Attendance at ALL Chamber performances and rehearsals (both during the school day and any after school rehearsals) is required, including the performances of the other Grand Oaks orchestras on the same date. In addition, Chamber students are required to either audition for the Region IX Orchestras OR participate in UIL Solo/Ensemble, as well as perform in any performances that GOHS Orchestra is requested to play in, including community performances and guest appearances at other schools. Some students may also be members of the Chamber Ensemble, a student-led group that will play advanced chamber music and perform at additional events beyond the core concerts (the "Special Forces" of the GOHS Orchestra!). Additional rehearsals will be required for members of this group.
Chamber Orchestra will have WEEKLY sectional rehearsals (required), after school, on the following days, starting on the 2nd week of the school year:
Chamber Orchestra will have WEEKLY sectional rehearsals (required), after school, on the following days, starting on the 2nd week of the school year:
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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In addition, Chamber Orchestra will rehearse after school as scheduled in the weeks leading up to a concert, and in the case of no school, sectionals may be combined into a single rehearsal. For sectionals, students are expected to be in their chairs with instrument out and ready to play NO LATER THAN 3:00 p.m. Any additional rehearsals preceding concerts or UIL will be on an as-need basis, with written notification at least a week in advance. Routine appointments that have other available times DO NOT qualify as excused absences from rehearsals. If you are unsure whether or not your situation is excused, come see me. Students with a school conflict are required to fill out the form no later than the previous Friday and should avoid scheduling make up work and tutorials for that time.