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Orchestra
In Upper Perk, we learn stringed instruments beginning in 3rd grade. This is mainly because stringed instruments come in "kid" sizes. We learn the basics of reading music notation and progress to playing in a string orchestra.
Stringed instrument lessons are free. Group lessons are held during the school day at every school. Orchestra rehearsals are scheduled for after school.
Renting an instrument is recommended while your child is still growing. This will make it easier and cost efficient to change sizes as needed.
Orchestra is the place to be for a fun musical challenge!
3rd Grade Orchestra
Hereford Elementary
Marlborough Elementary
4th & 5th Grade Orchestra
UPSD 4th & 5th Grade Center
UPMS Orchestra
- UPMS Orchestra Group Lesson & After School Rehearsal Schedule
- UPMS Orchestra Handbook 2023-24
- UPMS Orchestra Concert Information
UPMS Orchestra Group Lesson & After School Rehearsal Schedule
UPMS Orchestra Handbook 2023-24
UPMS Orchestra Concert Information
Our UPMS Orchestra Winter Holiday Concert will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023. This concert will include: UPMS orchestra, UPMS band and UPMS Chorus!
Our spring orchestra concert will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024. This concert will include the elementary orchestras and the UPMS orchestra!
Calendar
Resources
Important Resources for Success
What Music Means to Me/Please Don't Quit Podcast
Created & Recorded by Scott Watson - Parkland School District
Private Lesson Teacher List
Videos
Video lessons to help our beginning string students get started.
Violin
- Lesson #1 - how to set up the violin
- Lesson #2 - how to hold & pluck the violin
- Lesson #3 - how to pack up the violin
- Lesson #4 - how to take care of the violin bow
- Lesson #5 - how to hold the violin bow
- Lesson #6 - notes on the "D" string (pages 6 & 7 in the book)
- Lesson #7 - how to read basic notes in the Treble clef
Lesson #1 - how to set up the violin
Lesson #2 - how to hold & pluck the violin
Lesson #3 - how to pack up the violin
Lesson #4 - how to take care of the violin bow
Lesson #5 - how to hold the violin bow
Lesson #6 - notes on the "D" string (pages 6 & 7 in the book)
Lesson #7 - how to read basic notes in the Treble clef
Viola
- Lesson #1 - how to set up the viola
- Lesson #2 - how to hold & pluck the viola
- Lesson #3 - how to pack up the viola
- Lesson #4 - how to take care of the viola bow
- Lesson #5 - how to hold the viola bow
- Lesson #6 - notes on the "D" string (pages 6 & 7 in the book)
- Lesson #7 - how to read basic notes in the Alto clef
Lesson #1 - how to set up the viola
Lesson #2 - how to hold & pluck the viola
Lesson #3 - how to pack up the viola
Lesson #4 - how to take care of the viola bow
Lesson #5 - how to hold the viola bow
Lesson #6 - notes on the "D" string (pages 6 & 7 in the book)
Lesson #7 - how to read basic notes in the Alto clef
Cello
- Lesson #1 - how to set up the cello
- Lesson #2 - how to hold & pluck the cello
- Lesson #3 - how to pack up the cello
- Lesson #4 - how to take care of the cello bow
- Lesson #5 - how to hold the cello bow
- Lesson #6 - notes on the "D" string (pages 6 & 7 in the book)
- Lesson #7 - how to read basic notes in the Bass clef