Walden Grove High School String Orchestra
The Walden Grove High School String Orchestra provides the opportunity for students to advance their learning on violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Since 2011, the orchestra has grown from five students to over 30! Each year, this group joins with the other orchestra from the Sahuarita Unified School District to form the SUSD Symphony Orchestra, performing at the annual White Elephant Appreciation Variety Show!
String Orchestra (Grades: 9-12)
String Instruments Only (Violin, Viola, Cello, String Bass)
This course focuses on the performance practices of quality orchestral literature. A variety of literature will be studied with
emphasis on developing proper playing techniques, the study of music theory and history, and building individual and
ensemble playing skills. Individual practice is required as part of this course. This is a performance class with concerts,
rehearsals, and travel possible outside of the scheduled class time. Students are responsible for supplying his/her own
instrument or making arrangements with the director to use school equipment, if available.