Welcome Future Students!
We would like to welcome you to Lakeview Middle School! With so many students in our program, the orchestra students are highly visible and well-respected throughout the school, making orchestra an exceptional organization for your child to be a part of. The following information will introduce you to the Lakeview Middle School beginning Orchestra program.
Sixth grade beginning Orchestra classes meet daily in like instrument classes. The main focus of the sixth grade Orchestra program is to help your child learn the first year curriculum on her/his chosen instrument. Prior to concerts, we will combine the classes to give students the opportunity to perform together as a full string ensemble. In the seventh and eighth grade, and beyond, students will rehearse as a full ensemble every day.
There is no prerequisite for participation in the Orchestra and students do not need to have prior experience reading music or playing another instrument. Students who have studied piano or another instrument may find that some things can be learned a little more quickly early on, but daily effort and following the teacher's advice are the best indicators for success in Orchestra.
There are many instruments available in the beginning Orchestra, which are described and shown on the following pages. The director will contact all students that have signed up to schedule interviews for instrument selection. Please do not rent or purchase an instrument until you have met with the director. All students will have the opportunity to try each instrument they are interested in.
If you already play an Orchestra instrument and you are joining us from another middle school:
Please contact Mr. Gearhart to schedule an appointment for an Orchestra placement audition. This will involve playing some scales and any music you know that will give us an idea of your level of proficiency.
If you are moving into the Lakeview community and would like to join the Orchestra:
Please contact Mr. Gearhart to schedule a meeting for instrument selection. This will usually take about 15-20 minutes and is the first very important step toward becoming a successful musician. Please do not rent or purchase an instrument without first meeting with the Lakeview Orchestra Director.
If you have any unanswered questions about the Lakeview Orchestra, please feel free to contact the director by email. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the Lakeview Orchestra next year!
Sixth grade beginning Orchestra classes meet daily in like instrument classes. The main focus of the sixth grade Orchestra program is to help your child learn the first year curriculum on her/his chosen instrument. Prior to concerts, we will combine the classes to give students the opportunity to perform together as a full string ensemble. In the seventh and eighth grade, and beyond, students will rehearse as a full ensemble every day.
There is no prerequisite for participation in the Orchestra and students do not need to have prior experience reading music or playing another instrument. Students who have studied piano or another instrument may find that some things can be learned a little more quickly early on, but daily effort and following the teacher's advice are the best indicators for success in Orchestra.
There are many instruments available in the beginning Orchestra, which are described and shown on the following pages. The director will contact all students that have signed up to schedule interviews for instrument selection. Please do not rent or purchase an instrument until you have met with the director. All students will have the opportunity to try each instrument they are interested in.
If you already play an Orchestra instrument and you are joining us from another middle school:
Please contact Mr. Gearhart to schedule an appointment for an Orchestra placement audition. This will involve playing some scales and any music you know that will give us an idea of your level of proficiency.
If you are moving into the Lakeview community and would like to join the Orchestra:
Please contact Mr. Gearhart to schedule a meeting for instrument selection. This will usually take about 15-20 minutes and is the first very important step toward becoming a successful musician. Please do not rent or purchase an instrument without first meeting with the Lakeview Orchestra Director.
If you have any unanswered questions about the Lakeview Orchestra, please feel free to contact the director by email. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in the Lakeview Orchestra next year!