• ELEMENTARY BAND & ORCHESTRA

    OVERVIEW

    Beginning Instrumental Music Instruction is offered at North Allegheny in elementary school. Beginning instruction IS NOT available after 5th grade. Middle school Band and Orchestra are classes only available to students who have previously studied their instrument.

    • Beginning Band is offered in 4th and 5th grade only.
    • Beginning Orchestra (Strings) is offered in 3rd, 4th & 5th grades only.  
    • Eligible students have the opportunity to try instruments at the end of the preceding school year.  
     
    To learn more about Beginning Band and Orchestra at North Allegheny, please visit the BAND or ORCHESTRA info links.

    BEGINNING ORCHESTRA

    Available for Students Entering Grades 3, 4, and 5 
     
    Over 1700 students participate in our award-winning third through twelfth grade program. In each grade, the orchestra performs a minimum of two concerts a year. Students in grades nine through twelve can audition to perform in our chamber orchestra programs. Players in grades six through twelve may participate in the North Allegheny Fiddlers. High School students participate in Golden Strolling Strings. Each year there is a “Beginner String Festival,” including third grade orchestra students, middle school orchestra students and the Golden Strolling Strings.
     
    2019 Beginner String Festival Video - see what your 2nd grader could be playing by next spring!

    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Beginning Orchestra lessons and ensembles are offered in grades 3-5, scheduled weekly, as pull-out classes. Instruments offered include violin, viola, cello & bass. In the small group setting, students focus on numerous concepts and skills. They learn to play their instrument with proper hand position, bowing styles, tone quality, aural skills, intonation, instrument technique, music reading, listening skills, ensemble playing and teamwork. Within this curriculum, students can expect to perform a varied repertoire of music. Students will also learn appropriate rehearsal and concert etiquette. 

    SECONDARY SCHOOLS

    Students who enroll in middle school orchestra have prior experience on their string instrument. The class is a co-curricular performance class with students grouped according to grade level, in a graded, scheduled class which meets every other day. In the small group setting, students focus on many concepts, skills and information learned in elementary orchestra. Within this curriculum, students can expect to perform a varied repertoire of music. Students will also learn appropriate rehearsal and concert etiquette. In high school, students may enroll in elective courses such as String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, and Honors Chamber Orchestra. Some of these courses are selected by audition. Students also participate in the co-curricular Golden Strolling Strings.

    Please visit the Elementary Band & Orchestra FAQ page for information about renting an instrument, scheduling of classes, and to contact one of North Allegheny's Elementary Band or Orchestra teachers.

    BEGINNING BAND

    Available for Students Entering Grades 4 & 5
     
    Over 1400 students participate in our award-winning fourth through twelfth grade program. In each grade, the band performs a minimum of two concerts a year. Students in grades six through twelve may audition to participate in our jazz programs (saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum-set, bass & piano) and all high school students may participate in marching band.
     

    ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Beginning Band Instruction is only offered in grades four and five.  Students attend weekly pull-out classes in small groups and weekly band rehearsals. Instruments offered include: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone and percussion.  In the small group setting, students focus on numerous concepts and skills.  They learn to play their instrument with proper breath support, embouchure development, tone quality, aural skills, intonation, instrument technique, music reading, listening skills, ensemble playing and teamwork. Within this curriculum, students can expect to perform a varied repertoire of music. Students will also learn appropriate rehearsal and concert etiquette.
     

    SECONDARY SCHOOLS

    Students who enroll in middle school band have prior experience on their band instrument. The class is a co-curricular performance class with students grouped according to grade level and instrument choice, in a graded, scheduled class which meets every other day. In the small group setting, students focus on many concepts, skills and information learned in elementary band. with similar repertoire, rehearsal and concert etiquette.  In high school, students may enroll in elective courses such as Jazz Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Honors Wind Ensemble. Some of these courses are selected by audition. Students may also participate in the co-curricular NA Tiger Marching Band.
     
    Please visit the Elementary Band & Orchestra FAQ page for information about renting an instrument, scheduling of classes and to contact one of North Allegheny's Elementary Band or Orchestra teachers.

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