The Penndale String Orchestra

North Penn School District

STRINGS @ PENNDALE

Mr. David Pimentel, Director

7th & 8th Grade String Orchestra

   The String Orchestra is a performance class that consists of students in the 7th and 8th grades who are proficient at various levels of string playing. The class’ primary instruments include violin, viola, cello, string bass, with additional opportunities for students to play piano, harp and guitar. Students work on mastering advanced string skills such as playing in third position and special effects like tremolo and trilling. String Orchestra provides the opportunity for string players to advance their playing abilities through ensemble experience, individual and group lessons, and concert performances. Also, string players are given the opportunity to play in consort with members of the school bands and choruses. The string orchestra only performs during the winter and spring concerts, and the NPSD strings festival in February.

   The class meets 2 days per cycle, and individual students have an additional pull-out lesson. No audition is required, and renting/owning an instrument is strongly recommended. 

9th Grade String Orchestra

   9th Grade String Orchestra also meets 2 days per cycle. The Orchestra Majors meet 4 days per cycle. Individual students have an additional pull-out lesson. No audition is required, and renting/owning an instrument is strongly recommended.

   9th Grade Orchestra members also have the opportunity to participate in numerous additional concerts such as the NJHS induction ceremonies and Barnes & Noble nights.