Orchestras
There are three orchestras: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
The Beginner Orchestra is designed for campers who range from the middle of Suzuki Book I through Suzuki Book 2. Selections from the 2010 Beginner Orchestra repertoire were: Haydn’s Surprise by Haydn, arr. Caponegro (easiest) to He Leadeth Me, arr. Pinner (hardest). The camper should be reading music. For many, this is their first experience in an orchestral group.
Skills emphasized are:
- Following the conductor
- Starting, playing, and stopping together
- Playing correct rhythms
- Bowing correctly
- Developing orchestra etiquette
The
Intermediate Orchestra is designed for campers who read music well and are in Suzuki Book 3 through Book 5. Selections from the 2010 Intermediate Orchestra repertoire were: This Is My Father’s World, arr. Kepler Bean (easiest) to Russlan & Ludmilla Overture by Glinka, arr. Sieving (hardest).
Skills emphasized are:
- Playing accurately together
- Developing good intonation
- Using correct musical style
- Employing dynamics and phrasing
- Performing musically
The
Advanced Orchestra is designed for campers who play at Suzuki Book 6 level and beyond—typically high school campers. Selections from the 2010 Advanced Orchestra repertoire were: Stars and Stripes Forever by Sousa (easiest) to Fifth Symphony by Beethoven (hardest). This group plays both string orchestra and symphony orchestra music.
Skills emphasized are:
- Interpreting musical ideas
- Using correct techniques
- Giving attention to details
- Performing in a large group
If you are uncertain from the above descriptions about which orchestra would be appropriate for your camper, please contact us:
Info@SFZStringCamp.org
Auditions are scheduled on Sunday afternoon for the purpose of seating within orchestra sections. Advanced campers may audition at the same time for an opportunity to perform in the Master Class.
New for 2011: Advanced Orchestra campers will play excerpts selected from: 1) the orchestra music and 2) a piece of their choosing (lesson material, recent church special, etc.).
All Advanced campers should bring a current piece with which they are comfortable to their audition and be prepared to play a short selection from it .
