6th Grade Beginner Orchestra
The beginning orchestra program at Utley Middle School is unique and serves as the foundation for the entire orchestra program. Composed of beginning orchestras at Howard Dobbs Elementary, Lupe Garcia Elementary, Dorris A Jones Elementary, Virginia Reinhardt Elementary & Billie Stevenson Elementary, the beginning orchestra program is structured to teach each student the fundamental music skills required to be successful on their instrument. Private lessons are strongly encouraged.
During the school year, the beginning orchestra has the following goals and objectives:
During the school year, the beginning orchestra has the following goals and objectives:
- To learn and demonstrate the orchestra content standards as outlined by the Texas State Board of Education
- To learn and demonstrate the process of creating and perfecting music through various concerts and performance opportunities
- To introduce and master fundamental instrumental techniques and musical ability
- To develop and grow music vocabulary and theory
- To prepare for middle school orchestra playing standards