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Curricular Orchestras

Each WVHS Orchestra is a graded curricular class that meets everyday.  Each orchestra class focuses on the study and performance of various styles of instrumental music through a variety of performing media, critical listening, and analysis.  Each ensemble has the opportunity to survey music history, compositional technique, improvisation, careers in music, and experiences in electronic music technology. There is also a strong emphasis on the development of individual musicianship.

More Information

Music Department Handbook
9th grade info: WVHS Orchestras
FAQs about Orchestra in High School
Concert Orchestra - Grade 9 
Ms. Shawnita Tyus

shawnita_tyus@ipsd.org

The entry-level high school string ensemble that introduces freshmen to the high school orchestra experience. This class provides important formative experiences in musicianship. Students develop their talents through completion of technique classes during the class period. Members may participate in the District 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival. Concert performance is required at a minimum of four concerts. One day per week students have technique in small groups with Ms. Silberman.

Concert Strings - Grade 9
Ms. Shawnita Tyus
shawnita_tyus@ipsd.org

A higher skilled group for freshman students with advancing skills. Students will be expected to develop their talents through completion of technique classes during the class period. Members may participate in the District 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival. Concert performance is required at a minimum of four concerts. Membership is determined by playing level and the consent of the instructor.  One day per week students have technique in small groups with Ms. Silberman.

Symphonic Orchestra - Grade 10-12 
Ms. Daryl Silberman

daryl_silberman@ipsd.org

A non auditioned ensemble that builds upon the formative experiences in musicianship of Concert Orchestra taught by Ms. Silberman. Students advance their talents through completion of technique classes taught by Ms. Tyus during the class period. Members may participate in the District 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival. Concert performance is required at a minimum of four concerts, including Prism.

Symphonic Strings - Grade 10-12
Ms. Daryl Silberman
daryl_silberman@ipsd.org

An auditioned ensemble for students with developing skills taught by Ms. Silberman. Students develop their talent through completion of technique classes, taught by Ms. Tyus during the class period. Concert performance is required at a minimum of four concerts, including Prism. Membership is determined by audition and/or demonstrated skill and the consent of the instructor.

Chamber Orchestra - Grade 10-12
Ms. Shawnita Tyus
shawnita_tyus@ipsd.org

An advanced auditioned ensemble for students with highly developed skills. Students will be expected to develop their talent through completion of technique classes and chamber music groupings. Concert performance is required at a minimum of four concerts, including Prism. Private study on principal instrument is strongly recommended. Audition Membership is determined by audition and the consent of the instructor. Members are encouraged to audition for ILMEA district festival.

Chamber Strings - Grade 9-12 
Ms. Daryl Silberman

daryl_silberman@ipsd.org

Chamber Strings offers the most advanced orchestral experience through the study and performance of college level works for string and full orchestra. This select string ensemble utilizes the most advanced wind and percussion students from the Wind Ensemble to create the Waubonsie Valley Symphony. Students are assigned to chamber ensembles for technique class. Due to the nature of part assignments, there is a strong emphasis on individual preparation for rehearsals and performances. Private study on principal instrument is strongly recommended. Chamber Strings performs at a minimum of four concerts. Members will all participate in the District 204 Solo and Ensemble Festival. Members all audition for ILMEA district festivals. Membership is determined by audition and the consent of the instructor. Chamber Strings students rehearse during 3 halves of their lunch period. Seniors are enrolled in a 5.0 grading scale honors-level section of Chamber Strings. To obtain this honors credit, seniors write leadership essays over the course of the year, participate in all Chamber Strings functions, and complete a Senior Project complete with a short presentation to the class in the Spring. Option to opt out of the Honors section is available at the start of the year.

Co-Curricular Orchestra Groups

Warrior Strings - Grade 9-12
Ms. Daryl Silberman
daryl_silberman@ipsd.org

Ms. Shawnita Tyus
shawnita_tyus@ipsd.org

Warrior Strings is an after-school co-curricular non-auditioned orchestra featuring all contemporary music. This group meets Tuesday evening and Wednesday afternoons semester 1 and performs on the Prism concerts in December and at Fine Arts Festival in May. Additionally this fun group might perform at other school and community functions.

2022-2023 Warrior Strings rehearses Wednesdays after school. For more info navigate to the Warrior Strings page

WVHS Music Orchestra "Pit" - all grades by audition
In the Spring, WVHS Theatre and Choir department produce a popular musical. If strings are needed for the "pit" orchestra, auditions for the pit will occur in late winter.

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Waubonsie Valley High School
2590 Ogden Avenue
Aurora, IL 60504
630.375.3300
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