Three Oaks Middle School String Orchestra Program

Mr. Knecht, Director

Orchestra is a three-year program. Students will have the opportunity to perform a wide range of material including classical, seasonal, blues, Broadway themes, and jazz. All orchestra students learn how to read music, play an instrument, proper technique, sight-read, music theory and musicianship, composition, ear training, stage presence, and performance. Guest “master classes” will be available for students who would like to perform for local professional musicians. Orchestra students will experience the possibility of playing with piano, classical guitar, music featuring band and orchestra, music featuring orchestra and chorus, and both full concerts and intimate recital settings. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Solo & Ensemble, Festival, All County Orchestra, All State Orchestra, and out-of town competitions. Live and studio recordings will be available in the near future. All instruments provided. Orchestra is challenging and FUN!

WHY PLAY IN AN ORCHESTRA?

Why is it so important for your child to be in Orchestra? Music can:
•provide a unique way of thinking.
•act as a link between the past and the present.
•lift the self-esteem of participants.
•bring joy to both musician and audience.
•provide a means of expressing thoughts, values, and emotions that otherwise may be difficult to express through words.
•provide teamwork, self esteem, courage, support, leadership, respect, confidence, critical thinking, management skills, science, math, history, reading and language skills pertaining to music, assist with peer pressure, how music effects our world, culture and more!!!

The Three Oaks Middle School Chorus, Orchestra, Guitar Parent Association, Inc. (3 C.O.P.A., Inc.) is a non profit organization designed to assist the chorus, orchestra, and guitar program. Please contact Mr. Knecht for details.