CHAMBER
SOLOISTS (ADVANCED ORCHESTRA - LEVEL 3)
Chamber
Soloists are considered Level III advanced, dedicated
musicians who all take private instruction in their chosen
instrument. Chamber Soloists perform at least five concerts a
year and in addition, have the opportunity in the course of the
school year to perform in smaller ensembles. In this 2009/10
school year, there are 31 Chamber Soloists.
CHAMBER SOLOISTS
2010
This orchestra for the most advanced level
string player, form the representative string-performing
group for the McLean High School. Students are
expected to play three octave scales up to 3 sharps and 3
flats and should be able to play level VI string music. The
course helps students develop technical, ensemble and
disciplinary skills necessary for refined rehearsal and
performance.
Chamber Soloists perform at least five concerts a year and
in addition, have the opportunity in the course of the
school year to perform in smaller ensembles.
There is a weekly evening rehearsal. Rehearsals and
performances both in and out of school are required.
This orchestra also has an exchange program
with a youth orchestra in Detmold, Germany. There are
opportunities to travel to Germany and to host German
students. In 2007, at the invitation of the Virginia
Music Educators Association, the McLean Chamber Soloists
performed at the VMEA's annual conference, which took place
at the Homestead, Warm Springs, VA. They and left a
lasting impression upon the VMEA audience.
CHAMBER SOLOISTS
PERFORMING AT DISTRICT XII FESTIVAL, 2008
Chamber Strings scored the coveted # 1
(Superior) at the District XII Orchestra Festival in March,
2008.
Judges quote
"...Gorgeous!
warm, rich mature sound, Bravo! "
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