Orchestral Ensembles

Orchestra is an elective course which is open to all students at the 6-12 grade levels. No prior experience or lessons are required, simply an interest in orchestral music. You don't have to know how to play an instrument - we'll teach you!

Middle School students (grades 6-8) are arranged into performance ensembles by grade level. High School students (grades 9-12) are arranged into performance ensembles based on audition. This allows more experienced string players to explore more difficult pieces, while also welcoming less experienced string players into the program.

HHS Orchestral Ensembles

Concert Orchestra

• Open to students in all grade levels.
• Primary to Intermediate difficulty level of music.
• Offered for course credit each trimester at HHS.

Symphony Orchestra

• Open to students in grades 10-12.
• Intermediate to Advanced difficulty level of music.
• Placement by audition.
• Offered for course credit each trimester at HHS.

Chamber Orchestra

• Open to students in grades 10-12.
• Advanced difficulty level of music.
• Placement by audition - private instrumental lessons encouraged.
• Offered for course credit each trimester at HHS.

Alternative String Ensemble (ASE)

• Open to students in all grade levels.
• Intermediate to Advanced difficulty level of music, narrowed to a rotation of specific genres.
• All volunteer co-curricular ensemble.