Intermediate Orchestra

2008 Conductor: Mr. Allen Probus
Time: 8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Cost: $90 per student

The intermediate program here at Sforzando String Camp is for the budding instrumentalist.

Music selections this year will include the following:
•     Concerto Alla Rustica (by Vivaldi/arr. Dackow)
•     Pavane Opus 50 (by Faure/arr. Clark)
•     Hungarian Dance #5 (by Brahms/arr. Isaac)


Each student has the opportunity to take part in the following:

•     Chapel
•     Orchestra
•     Observing of Master Class
•     Technique
•     Music History
•     Music Theory
•     “The Musical Mind”

Chapel
Each day the student takes part in a chapel session which begins with singing of hymns and prayer.
A qualified preacher then shares truths from the Bible which can be applied to each musician's life.

Orchestra
Incorporating both sacred and classical music, the Intermediate Orchestra plays as a string orchestra,
taking part in the Final Concert on Friday night. Members of the Intermediate Orchestra also take
part in the Wednesday service during an all-camp piece. Seating placement in the orchestra is
assigned by audition from the orchestral music. All auditions take place on Sunday afternoon after registration.

Observing of Master Class
Each year we bring in a local professional to teach our Advanced Master Class. Intermediate students
have the opportunity to watch this class to learn and be inspired to higher levels of playing.

Technique
Many students come to Sforzando String Camp who have not had exposure to good playing technique.
Because we desire to teach students that we are to be good stewards of our bodies, and incorrect
technique can result in physical harm, we provide training in the elementary aspects of good playing technique.
This training can be invaluable as students continue on to higher levels.

Music History
Playing great orchestral music becomes much more meaningful when you know who the composer was,
what was going on at his point in history, and how his work influenced music through the years. In our Music
History class, we try to see that all of these areas and more are covered for each of the composers whose works
the orchestra is playing.

Music Theory
Each student takes part in a Music Theory class at their own level. By the use of a short theory placement
test on Sunday, each student is assigned a Theory class. The Intermediate Theory class covers subjects such as
rhythm, key signatures, and time signatures.

"The Musical Mind"
To give students a break from playing and hard thinking, we have developed this time of fun learning. Students
review things learned and develop greater rhythmic precision, melodic memory, and a more precise ear through
the use of friendly competition. It can be said that this was one of the favorite classes for many students, and
many came away with a much greater ability in many areas!