Hamburg Area High School Orchestra

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     Pieces to listen to for the upcoming concert:

     

     

     

     

    PMEA District Orchestra:

    Students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 are eligible to audition for District Orchestra. Forms are due to Mrs. Dowd by mid October. Festival is held in January or February.

     

    MEBC Jr. County Orchestra:

    Students in grade 9 are eligible to audition for Jr. County Orchestra. Forms are due to Mrs. Dowd before the end of January. Auditions will be held at Governor Mifflin High School (transportation from Hamburg to Gov. Mifflin will be provided). The rehearsals/concert will be held in April.

     

    MEBC Sr. County Orchestra:

    Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 are eligible to audition for Sr. County Orchestra. Forms are due to Mrs. Dowd by early November Friday. Auditions are the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break at Governor Mifflin High School (transportation from Hamburg will be provided).  Festival is held in January or February.

     

     

     Here is an exercise website to test your knowledge of key signatures. Aim for 100%!

    Violins - www.musictheory.net/exercises/keysig/bo9yyyy

    Violas - www.musictheory.net/exercises/keysig/ro9yyyy

    Cello/Bass - www.musictheory.net/exercises/keysig/no9yyyy

     

    Music Links:

    Winter music - 

    Postcards from Russia

    Rhapsody in Blue

    Rest ye Merry, Rock ye Very

    Big Sky Country

     

    Spring music - 

    Allegro from Jupiter