Reyburn Orchestras
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String Orchestra is open to all students interested in playing a string instrument, in any grade or ability level. This group focuses on the basics and fundamentals of string playing while also exposing students to the challenges and rewards of string repertoire. The group performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year. Most 7th Grade students will be placed in the String Orchestra.
Reyburn String Orchestra Winter Concert Listening List
Click the links below to listen online and practice at home!
First Carols for Christmas - arranged by Joseph Compello
Tidings of Joy - arranged by Robert W. Smith (I could not find a good strings recording, please use this arrangement for band)
Sleigh Ride Jingles - arranged by Deborah Baker Monday
Intermediate Orchestra is an audition based ensemble featuring advanced level 7th graders and 8th graders. This group focuses on intermediate levels of string fundamentals and string playing while also exposing students to the challenges and rewards of string repertoire. The group performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year.
Reyburn Intermediate Orchestra Winter Concert Listening List
Click the links below to listen online and practice at home!
It's Holiday Time - arranged by John O'Reilly
Cannon in D - arranged by John Caponegro
A Christmas Symphony - arranged by Elliot Del Borgo
Chamber Orchestra is an audition based ensemble and the premiere orchestral experience for Reyburn string players. Students will play a variety of challenging and rewarding repertoire, for string ensemble and chamber ensembles. The Chamber Orchestra will perform at concerts and festivals through the year, and may require some after-school commitment for rehearsal of Symphony Orchestra with wind and percussion students.
Reyburn Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert Listening List
Click the links below to listen online and practice at home!
Hanukkah Habanera - arranged by Tim McCarrick
Believe - arranged by Michael Story
African Bell Carol - arranged by Robert W. Smith (I could not find a good strings recording, please use this arrangement for band)
Auditions are required for Intermediate and Advanced level ensembles and will take place in April-May of the previous school year.
Incoming 7th graders are placed into an ensemble based on the Fundamental Skills Test scores and director recommendation.
String Orchestra is open to all students interested in playing a string instrument, in any grade or ability level. This group focuses on the basics and fundamentals of string playing while also exposing students to the challenges and rewards of string repertoire. The group performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year. Most 7th Grade students will be placed in the String Orchestra.
Reyburn String Orchestra Winter Concert Listening List
Click the links below to listen online and practice at home!
First Carols for Christmas - arranged by Joseph Compello
Tidings of Joy - arranged by Robert W. Smith (I could not find a good strings recording, please use this arrangement for band)
Sleigh Ride Jingles - arranged by Deborah Baker Monday
Intermediate Orchestra is an audition based ensemble featuring advanced level 7th graders and 8th graders. This group focuses on intermediate levels of string fundamentals and string playing while also exposing students to the challenges and rewards of string repertoire. The group performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year.
Reyburn Intermediate Orchestra Winter Concert Listening List
Click the links below to listen online and practice at home!
It's Holiday Time - arranged by John O'Reilly
Cannon in D - arranged by John Caponegro
A Christmas Symphony - arranged by Elliot Del Borgo
Chamber Orchestra is an audition based ensemble and the premiere orchestral experience for Reyburn string players. Students will play a variety of challenging and rewarding repertoire, for string ensemble and chamber ensembles. The Chamber Orchestra will perform at concerts and festivals through the year, and may require some after-school commitment for rehearsal of Symphony Orchestra with wind and percussion students.
Reyburn Chamber Orchestra Winter Concert Listening List
Click the links below to listen online and practice at home!
Hanukkah Habanera - arranged by Tim McCarrick
Believe - arranged by Michael Story
African Bell Carol - arranged by Robert W. Smith (I could not find a good strings recording, please use this arrangement for band)
Auditions are required for Intermediate and Advanced level ensembles and will take place in April-May of the previous school year.
Incoming 7th graders are placed into an ensemble based on the Fundamental Skills Test scores and director recommendation.
The Reyburn Chamber Orchestra with the Alexander String Quartet after a wonderful concert and clinic on April 10th
