Orchestras
After silence, that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music...Aldous Huxley
1st and 2nd Period—Concert and Silver Orchestras (Level III/IV String Orchestras)
Prerequisites: Completed the equivalent of three years of middle school orchestra instruction and meet the requirements designated in the CHHS Orchestra Handbook.
5th Period—Symphonic Orchestra (Level IV String Orchestra)
Prerequisites: All of the Concert and Silver Orchestra requirements, audition, and director’s approval. This group is comprised of seniors, juniors, sophomores and advanced freshman. Students are expected to practice regularly and private lessons are strongly recommended.
4th Period—Philharmonic Orchestra (Level V Orchestra)
Prerequisites: All of the Symphonic Orchestra requirements, audition, and director’s approval. This is a more advanced group, comprised mainly of seniors, juniors and advanced underclassmen. Students are expected to practice regularly and private lessons are strongly recommended.
3rd Period—Chamber Orchestra (Level VI String Orchestra)
Prerequisites: All of the Philharmonic Orchestra requirements, director’s approval, audition, and a possible written test. The Chamber Orchestra is the premiere string orchestra at CHHS. This group consists mainly of seniors, juniors and advanced sophomores and membership is extremely selective. Private lessons are highly encouraged for chamber students