The Madison Orchestra is comprised of the Concert, Symphonic, Philharmonic, and Chamber Orchestras. Membership in each of the orchestras is by annual audition.
The Chamber Select Orchestra is the most advanced of Madison’s ensembles. It prepares and performs orchestral masterworks, contemporary string literature, and music that would be best described as college-level, advanced music. This ensemble will perform at various concerts, festivals, and civic events. It is expected that all members of the James Madison Chamber Select Orchestra study privately and achieve and maintain a level of individual performance indicative of private study.
The Chamber Orchestra plays advanced upper-level literature. The level of performance of this ensemble is far beyond most high school orchestra programs nationwide. This ensemble will perform at various concerts, festivals, and civic events. It is expected that all members of the James Madison Philharmonic Orchestra achieve and maintain a level of individual performance indicative of private study.
The Philharmonic Orchestra performs intermediate and advanced levels of music and includes accomplished musicians. It continues to focus on musical development, technique growth, and ensemble playing. They will perform four concerts and State Assessment each year.
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