Though freshman Breanne Morrow\u2019s second period class is a music class that is taught in the band room, it isn\u2019t any variety of band\u2014in fact, it\u2019s a class that the majority of PHS probably hasn\u2019t even heard of.<\/p>\n
\nFor most students, the thought of school music programs involves little other than Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band and Choir. The idea of another music program separate from the aforementioned collection is an absurd proposition to most. However, there also exists a relatively small but skilled Orchestra that receives little mention in comparison to the rest of PHS\u2019s collection of music courses.
\nSometime in the near future, the orchestra will be performing in a holiday concert with the band on a yet to be determined date. Additionally, a concert is going to be performed at Miller\u2019s Merry Manor sometime soon.
\nThe class currently meets during one trimester\u2014the first. There are seven violinists\u2014senior Kayla Arriaga, junior Matthew Libersky, sophomore Matt Scutchfield, sophomore Haven Winkler, junior Elizabeth Wolford, senior Hannah Eads, and freshman Breanne Morrow. Additionally, the viola and cello sections have one member each\u2014freshman April Bowen and senior Cameron Pifer, respectively.
\nThe violins are usually further divided into two sections, though this varies with each song. Sometimes, quintets (groups of five) are given a specific song to work on and perform alone as a smaller group.
\nThe typical 70 minute period consists both of rehearsal and individual practice, but this varies based on the \u201cperformances and events that are [coming up]\u201d, Morrow said.
\nThe Orchestra\u2019s most recent performance was during a luncheon that teachers were invited to attend. During this luncheon, lunch was provided to the teachers as they listened to a variety of pieces played by the orchestra: to name a few, \u201cDanza Hellenica,\u201d \u201cHenry Purcell Suite,\u201d and \u201cA Place in the Heart.\u201d
\nMost of the members of the Orchestra\u2014Morrow and Arriaga for instance\u2014started their career in string instruments participating in a non-school-sponsored community program known as the Plymouth Community Youth Orchestra\u2014PCYO for short\u2014around fourth grade. Arriaga also took private lessons before.
\nMorrow started playing the violin in the summer of 4th grade in PCYO; the violin because it was the \u201cfirst string instrument I learned about,\u201d Morrow said. Currently, she only plays in the school orchestra, though she played in PCYO up until this year.
\nThough string instruments have the reputation of being some of the hardest instruments to master, Morrow said that over the years she has found playing her instrument to get easier and easier in general. She still finds tough areas while playing\u2014for instance, \u201clearning new rhythms\u00a0 can [still] be frustrating.\u201d
\nArriaga said that shifting finger positions and playing with others who may not be playing at the correct speed remain difficult\u00a0 for her. \u201cI do not think it is easy,\u201d Arriaga said. \u201cIt is something you need to practice and get good at.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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