Dear 5th grade students and parents/guardians, I'm so happy you found the orchestra page!
The most important thing to know is that orchestra is a great choice for anybody who loves music and wants to learn to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass!
Orchestra at CMS is FUN! But don't take my word for it!
Here's our Recruiting Video
Here's a longer version of our Recruiting Video
We have 3 levels of orchestra at our school - Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. 6th graders are typically in beginning orchestra but if they have a lot of experience playing prior to joining us, students can audition to be in the Intermediate class. 6th graders cannot be in Advanced because it's during their lunch time!
Families are encouraged to rent/buy instruments from actual music stores. For students whose families cannot afford to rent or buy instruments, we offer school instruments for use!
Our CMS Orchestras are some of the best in the STATE!! Our Advanced group even made sweepstakes at JH State Orchestra last year - that puts us in the top 10 in ALL of Utah!
Here are some Concert Clips
Tell Tale Heart played by Advanced Orchestra
Rock version of Carol of the Bells played by Advanced Orchestra
I'm so looking forward to seeing you in orchestra at CMS and having fun making music.
Still want more reasons orchestra is amazing? Here are individual student Testimonials:
6th Graders: 7th Graders: 8th Graders:
Fatima Ellie Emma
Sofia Izzy
Sloan Stephanie
Connor Ellie
Sophie Kora
Grant
Here are some student Solos and Quartets
Calli violin solo - 7th Grade
Ashlyn violin solo - 7th Grade
Whitney viola solo - 8th Grade
Calli viola solo - 7th Grade
Izzy viola solo - 7th Grade
Desi cello solo - 7th Grade
Grant and Anson Bass Duet - 7th Grade
7th grade quartet
The most important thing to know is that orchestra is a great choice for anybody who loves music and wants to learn to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass!
Orchestra at CMS is FUN! But don't take my word for it!
Here's our Recruiting Video
Here's a longer version of our Recruiting Video
We have 3 levels of orchestra at our school - Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced. 6th graders are typically in beginning orchestra but if they have a lot of experience playing prior to joining us, students can audition to be in the Intermediate class. 6th graders cannot be in Advanced because it's during their lunch time!
Families are encouraged to rent/buy instruments from actual music stores. For students whose families cannot afford to rent or buy instruments, we offer school instruments for use!
Our CMS Orchestras are some of the best in the STATE!! Our Advanced group even made sweepstakes at JH State Orchestra last year - that puts us in the top 10 in ALL of Utah!
Here are some Concert Clips
Tell Tale Heart played by Advanced Orchestra
Rock version of Carol of the Bells played by Advanced Orchestra
I'm so looking forward to seeing you in orchestra at CMS and having fun making music.
Still want more reasons orchestra is amazing? Here are individual student Testimonials:
6th Graders: 7th Graders: 8th Graders:
Fatima Ellie Emma
Sofia Izzy
Sloan Stephanie
Connor Ellie
Sophie Kora
Grant
Here are some student Solos and Quartets
Calli violin solo - 7th Grade
Ashlyn violin solo - 7th Grade
Whitney viola solo - 8th Grade
Calli viola solo - 7th Grade
Izzy viola solo - 7th Grade
Desi cello solo - 7th Grade
Grant and Anson Bass Duet - 7th Grade
7th grade quartet