Idaho Arts Charter School
Orchestra

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  Concert Dress     Instrument Purchase Warning     

Intermediate Orchestra for grades 7-12

Students enrolled in this class must play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or string bass). The music selections in this class range from easy to medium-easy levels. The student will develop skills necessary to play the instrument of choice with facility and skill. These skills will include, but are not limited to, technical facility, scale development, artistic expression, and instrumental care. This will be accomplished through in-class practice and ensemble playing. All participants will also prepare solo work, and will be expected to perform in a recital/concert setting. Students will be graded on participation and personal improvement.

Advanced Orchestra for grades 7-12

Students must audition for this class. Students enrolled must play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or string bass). The music selections in this class range from medium-easy to difficult levels. The student will develop skills necessary to play the instrument of choice with facility and skill. These skills will include, but are not limited to, technical facility, scale development, artistic expression, and instrumental care. This will be accomplished through in-class practice and ensemble playing. All participants will also prepare solo work, and will be expected to perform in a recital/concert setting. Students will be graded on participation and personal improvement.

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Concert Dress Requirements:

Silver Stringers:
Concert dress: White top (nice blouse or dress shirt), black bottoms (slacks or skirts, must be below knees when sitting, gouchos are okay), and black socks and shoes.

Arconautics:
Concert dress: White top (nice blouse or dress shirt), black bottoms (slacks or skirts, must be below knees when sitting, gouchos are okay), and black socks and shoes.

Phoenix Strings:
Concert dress: Black top (nice blouse or dress shirt), black bottoms (slacks or skirts, must be below the knees when sitting, gouchos are okay) and black socks and shoes.

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Warning: In the past several students have purchased instruments off of ebay. I have never seen an instrument from ebay that has been good for learning on. Please, do not purchase an instrument off of ebay. Some of the problems I have had are the bridge constantly falling down, soundpost falling down and not able to reset it, strings break too easily, the wood is cheap and does not sound good, and more. Students who have played on instruments from ebay have not been able to keep up in class due to the inconsistencies in the instrument. Also, do not trust the warranty. I have seen instruments with warranties, and they have not been any better. The instruments end up in the shop for far too long, you spend too much money trying to fix something that should not have happend, and students are not able to practice to keep up with the class.