The LSW
Orchestra has already achieved notoriety in the state of
Missouri by being invited to perform at the Missouri Music
Educators conference in January 2006. The program, "Spain
on the Brain" featured a wide variety of music and the full
orchestra completed the concert with a rousing original
arrangement of a spanish favorite.
CONCERT ORCHESTRA
This class is
designed as a separate performing group. Auditions for
concert/symphonic orchestra are mandatory. This class will
concentrate on the development of instrumental skills with
emphasis on tone production (bowing, hand position), sight
reading, rhythmic skills (counting system), music notation,
and ear training. Some individual performance will be done.
The performance schedule is limited but participation is
required in all performances.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Ability grouped by department. Wind and percussion students must be in marching band, auditioned by the director, and approved by the department to participate. This class is designed to play highly advanced music that requires quality musicianship and self-discipline. Musical skills are further developed with an emphasis on tone production, sight reading, rhythmic skills, music notation, and ear training. A more in-depth study of musical style, expression, and orchestral literature will be explored. Performances are a major part of this course. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances.