Durfee Orchestra
Durfee Performing Arts Department
Durfee Ensemble Concert
Orchestra
Grades 9-12 (full year, 5 days a week)
Orchestra is a full-year course intended for students who play the violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Students will study and perform orchestral music encompassing classical to contemporary genres. Musicians will further develop ensemble playing skills and string technique through performance. Students are required to attend all after-school rehearsals and performances. It is recommended that students practice individually at home to improve their class performance. This course can be repeated for credit.
Honors Orchestra
Grades 9-12 (full year, 5 days a week)
Prerequisite: Teacher or Director Recommendation
This full year course is open to students who have successfully participated in Orchestra class. Students are expected to take on leadership roles within the class. Honors orchestra members are required to perform in all of the same performances as orchestra, as well as:
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Perform in Solo Festival, SEMSBA, or District
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Perform in the Chamber Orchestra (as schedule allows)
Symphony Orchestra
Symphony orchestra meets once a week, during the school day, and combines all members of the band and orchestra (strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion) to form a symphony. They perform varied music from challenging classical and contemporary contemporary orchestral literature to develop advanced performance skills and musicality
Chamber Orchestra (after school)
Chamber Orchestra is an advanced audition-based ensemble that meets once a week after school throughout the school year. They perform challenging repertoire, focusing on advanced technical mastery, artistry, music theory, and independent musicianship in a smaller, more intimate setting than a full symphony orchestra, often competing and performing at a higher level. They perform at all of the same concerts as the string orchestra and often do extra performances.
Concert Dates: Some days/times are subject to change.
- September 30th- Instrument rental night, volunteers needed. This can count towards community service hours
- November 22nd- Senior District Auditions
- December 6th- Junior district auditions
- December 6-7th- Durfee Craft Fair
- December 16th- Durfee Winter Concert- 6 PM
- Jan 9-10th Sr. District Festival
- February 7th-SEMSBA auditions Jr. & Sr.
- March 6 & 7- Sr. District Festival
- March 24th- All City Rehearsal *Required for Honors Orchestra
- April 1st- All City Concert
- April 30th- May 3rd- HS Music trip
- May 1st & 2nd- Junior SEMSBA Concert
- May 7th- Solo Festival *Required for Honors Orchestra
- May 14th- DHS Spring Concert
- May 18th-Durfee Performing Arts Award Ceremony
- May 27th- Small Fry Concert
Concert Attire:
All Black
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Ankle-length black dress pants or a long black skirt that is no higher than mid calf.
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Dark or black jeans, sweat pants, and black leggings ARE NOT permitted.
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Black dress shirt or blouse with sleeves no higher than the elbows and completely covering the midriff area. Black tie and jacket optional.
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CLOSE-TOED black dress shoes, no more than a 3-inch heel. No flip-flops or tennis shoes.
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Minimal Jewelry