Chamber Orchestra

Important Dates

Sep. 22 - Orchestra Picture Day
Nov. 10 - Veterans Day Concert @ BHS
Nov. 14 - Fall Concert @ Tornstrom: 7pm
Dec. 3 - HSO Concert @ Tornstrom: 7pm
Feb. 13 - Winter Concert @ Tornstrom: 7pm
Feb. 28 - Solo/Ensemble @ St. Cloud Tech (All Day)
TBA - All-State Orchestra Auditions - BHS Orchestra Room
Apr. 6 - CLC Music Festival @ Willmar (All Day)
Apr. 10 - Music Showcase @ Tornstrom 7pm
May 15 - Spring Concert @ Tornstrom: 7pm

Chamber Orchestra

Chamber Orchestra is the premier string ensemble of the Brainerd Orchestra Program, open to students in grades 9-12. This ensemble studies and performs advanced college and professional level repertoire. Chamber Orchestra meets daily, tours, and performs many times throughout the year. Participating students have the opportunity to perform at the regional solo/ensemble contest and may audition for the Minnesota All-State Orchestra. Chamber Orchestra members are required to attend sectionals held once a week before school. Entry into Chamber Orchestra is based on students' spring audition and the following benchmarks:

Violins: Completion of Suzuki Book 4
Violas: Completion of Suzuki Book 3
Cellos: Completion of Suzuki Book 3
Bass: Completion of Suzuki Book 3

SECTIONAL SCHEDULE: MONDAY - VLN 1; TUESDAY - VLN 2; WEDNESDAY - VLA; THURSDAY - VLC; FRIDAY - CB AND PIANO

Youtube videos of Copland's Hoedown, Vivaldi's Concerto in A Minor for Two Violins, and Two Aquarelles by Delius: