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    Orchestra Courses

    Course: 451301 YR
    Orchestra: String I
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9
    Course ID:  451301
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: String I
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 9

    Required Prerequisite(s): Prior orchestra experience recommended

    What's Next: Orchestra II

    This orchestra provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full year course.Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 452301 YR
    Orchestra: String II
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 10
    Course ID:  452301
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: String II
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 10

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra I

    What's Next: Orchestra III

    These courses are a continuation of String Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 453301 YR
    Orchestra: String III
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11
    Course ID:  453301
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: String III
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 11

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra II

    What's Next: Orchestra IV

    These courses are a continuation of String Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 454301 YR
    Orchestra: String IV
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 12
    Course ID:  454301
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: String IV
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra III

    What's Next: NONE

    These courses are a continuation of String Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 451361 YR
    Orchestra: Philharmonic I
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9
    Course ID:  451361
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: Philharmonic I
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 9

    Required Prerequisite(s): Prior orchestra experience recommended

    What's Next: Orchestra II

    This orchestra provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate/advanced level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 452361 YR
    Orchestra: Philharmonic II
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 10
    Course ID:  452361
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: Philharmonic II
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 10

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra I

    What's Next: Orchestra III

    These courses are a continuation of Philharmonic Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate/advanced level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 453361 YR
    Orchestra: Philharmonic III
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11
    Course ID:  453361
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: Philharmonic III
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 11

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra II

    What's Next: Orchestra IV

    These courses are a continuation of Philharmonic Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate/advanced level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 454361 YR
    Orchestra: Philharmonic IV
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 12
    Course ID:  454361
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: Philharmonic IV
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra III

    What's Next: NONE

    These courses are a continuation of Philharmonic Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate/advanced level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 451371 YR
    Orchestra: Symphony I
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9
    Course ID:  451371
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: Symphony I
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 9

    Required Prerequisite(s): Prior orchestra experience recommended

    What's Next: Orchestra II

    This orchestra provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 452371 YR
    Orchestra: Symphony II
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 10
    Course ID:  452371
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: Symphony II
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 10

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra I

    What's Next: Orchestra III

    These classes are a continuation of Symphony Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 453371 YR
    Orchestra: Symphony III
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11
    Course ID:  453371
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: Symphony III
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 11

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra II

    What's Next: Orchestra IV

    These classes are a continuation of Symphony Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 454371 YR
    Orchestra: Symphony IV
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 12
    Course ID:  454371
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: Symphony IV
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra III

    What's Next: NONE

    These classes are a continuation of Symphony Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 453331 YR
    Orchestra III Honors
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 11
    Course ID:  453331
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra III Honors
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 11

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra II

    What's Next: Symphony Orchestra IV Honors

    Although encompassing the same group performance expectations as the on–level orchestra courses listed above, this course has an added emphasis on proficiency of repertoire, advanced technical skills, advanced theory and aural skills, critical performance evaluation, and the development of a personal portfolio demonstrating the development of advanced comprehensive individual musicianship.Students in Orchestra IV Honors will be required to complete a culminating project based on student interest and musical knowledge. This is a full–year course. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.A student will receive .5 PE substitution credit for marching band participation during the fall semester.

    Course: 454331 YR
    Orchestra IV Honors
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 12
    Course ID:  454331
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra IV Honors
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 12

    Required Prerequisite(s): Orchestra III or Orchestra III Honors

    What's Next: NONE

    Although encompassing the same group performance expectations as the on–level orchestra courses listed above, this course has an added emphasis on proficiency of repertoire, advanced technical skills, advanced theory and aural skills, critical performance evaluation, and the development of a personal portfolio demonstrating the development of advanced comprehensive individual musicianship.Students in Orchestra IV Honors will be required to complete a culminating project based on student interest and musical knowledge. This is a full–year course. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.A student will receive .5 PE substitution credit for marching band participation during the fall semester.

    Course: 451311 YR
    Orchestra: String I GM
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 9
    Course ID:  451311
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: String I GM
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 9

    Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Prior orchestra experience recommended

    What's Next: Orchestra II

    This orchestra provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full year course.Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

    Course: 452311 YR
    Orchestra: String II GM
    Credit: 1
    Grade: 10
    Course ID:  452311
    YR
    Course Name: Orchestra: String II GM
    Credit: 1
    Grade Placement: 10

    Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Orchestra I

    What's Next: Orchestra III

    These courses are a continuation of String Orchestra. These orchestras provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate level. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

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