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  • About
    • JAMS Bands >
      • Wind Ensemble
      • Concert Band
      • Symphonic Band
      • Music Conversion Band
      • Jazz Band
    • JAMS Orchestras >
      • Chamber Orchestra
      • Symphony Orchestra
      • String Orchestra
    • Directors and Staff
    • DreamWinds & DreamStrings
    • Contact
  • Why Music?
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    • Santa Monica High School Music
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    • Summer Music Opportunities
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Chamber Orchestra

Ms. Woo, Conductor

PERIOD 4

Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:35am - 12:05pm
Fridays 11:15 - 11:55am
The JAMS Chamber Orchestra is the advanced level string ensemble.  Students are strongly encouraged to provide their own instruments, since school instruments are limited and reserved for the beginning students. This group focuses on the performance of string orchestra literature as well as the practice of music theory and music history. Performances include the annual Fall and Spring Concerts, the all-district performance Stairway of the Stars, and the Santa Monica High School Invitational Orchestra Festival.

Prerequisites:
  • At least two years previous string experience (or discretion of directors)
  • Proficiency of the following major scales (2 octaves):
    • C, G, D, A, E, B
    • F, B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, D-flat
  • Basic tuning abilities using pegs and fine tuners
  • Understanding of sixteenth, all dotted, and syncopated rhythms
  • Understanding of 4/4, 2/4, and 3/4 time signatures
  • Advanced sight-reading
  • Private lessons highly recommended
  • Grade level: 6 - 8
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