MUSIC BAND Recommended: Previous instruction on a band instrument in a school band program. Note: Enrollment in band is a yearlong commitment. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory and impacts the student’s final grade. Mounds View bands are available on a multi-grade basis to students interested in large group musical activities and individual development of musical skills. Groups will perform a wide range of literature and have performance experiences including formal concerts, festivals, contests and athletic events. Each student will follow a course curriculum designed to meet music content standards in areas such as posture, playing technique, music theory, music history and performance analysis.
Varsity Band
Symphonic Winds
Course Numbers: 3149 & 3150 Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Note: Audition for chair placement.
Course Numbers: 3139 & 3140 Grades: 11 & 12 Credit: 1.0 Note: Audition for chair placement.
Concert Band
Course Numbers: 3141 & 3142 Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Note: Audition for chair placement.
ORCHESTRA Recommended: Previous instruction on an orchestral instrument. Note: Enrollment in orchestra is a yearlong commitment. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory and impacts the student’s final grade. Mounds View orchestras are available to students interested in large group musical activities, ensembles, lessons and solo experiences on their instrument. Groups will perform a wide range of literature and have performance experiences including formal concerts, recitals, festivals and contests. Each student follows the course curriculum as part of their orchestral training. Students in grades 10,11,12 audition for orchestra placement.
Varsity Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra
Philharmonic Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra
Course Numbers: 3185 & 3186 Grade: 9 Credit: 1.0 Note: Previous instruction on an orchestral instrument and director’s approval.
Course Numbers: 3179 & 3180 Grade: 10 Credit: 1.0 Note: Audition not required.
Concert Orchestra
Course Numbers: 3175 & 3176 Grades: 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Note: Audition not required.
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Course Numbers: 3181 & 3182 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Note: Entrance by audition for placement and director’s recommendation.
Course Numbers: 3173 & 3174 Grades: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1.0 Note: Entrance by audition for placement and director’s recommendation. This is an opportunity to study advanced chamber orchestra literature and is offered to 10th-12th grade Orchestra students. Members are selected by audition - this is the most advanced orchestra ensemble at MVHS. Chamber Orchestra offers students great variety and challenge in musical performance. The orchestra performs throughout the year and also performs with Symphony Orchestra.
