Choir (CHOIR 1/2/3 Y) Grades 6-8:

No prior experience is necessary. Content focuses on basic theory, ear-training skills, and sight-reading music from a variety of periods and styles. It includes an introduction to a traditional choir, show choir, musical theater, and seasonal concerts. Music includes traditional, popular, and music theater styles of music.

Orchestra (Grades 6-8)

Beginning Orchestra (BEG ORCHESTRA Y): Open to all 6-8th graders; no prior experience necessary.  It involves the following four main stringed instruments: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass.  Focuses on proper instrument posture, note reading, rhythms, developing intonation, rhythm, shifting, vibrato, bow technique, ensemble performance  and sight-reading skills.

Intermediate Orchestra (INT ORCHESTRA 1/2/3 Y): Open to all 6-8th graders   who can demonstrate a basic mastery of the basic skills necessary (students who have successfully completed beginning orchestra at Hogg advance to this level). Students learn advancing bow skills, dynamic differentiation, proper intonation, and ensemble playing.

Chamber Orchestra (ADV ORCHESTRA 2/3 Y): Open primarily to 7th-8th graders who have successfully completed intermediate orchestra at Hogg. Students learn further advanced bow skills, part independence, proper intonation in extended positions, and polyphonic ensemble playing. This level occasionally competes.

If you have any questions, contact Mr. Williams, jay.williams@houstonisd.org