Information about the former Hall School of Music Orchestra:
The Hall School of Music Orchestra program was founded in
2003 and comprises the most advanced students of the school. The program
features three orchestra which are outlined below. All rehearsals take
place on a Saturday. Featured repertoire includes music from the
Baroque period and the string orchestra literature. Guest artists are
invited to solo with the orchestra and have included young musicians who
perform with Camerata Chicago and have performed on the well known National
Public Radio show From The Top. The orchestra program is directed by
Drostan Hall.
Baroque Festival Orchestra
The Baroque Festival Orchestra is the top level ensemble
and features the most advanced highschool students. This group achieves a
very high level of music making and produces a professional sound. The
Baroque Festival Orchestra meets on Saturday afternoons from 2:30 - 4:30 pm
at College Church.
Chamber Orchestra
The Chamber Orchestra is for high school level students
and meets on Saturday mornings from 10:00 - 12:00 pm at College Church. As
with all the orchestras the discipline of uniform bowing, intonation and
precision in ensemble playing are highly emphasized.
String Training Orchestra
The String Training Orchestra is for intermediate level
students and meets on Saturday afternoons at 1:00 - 2:30 pm at College
Church. This ensemble introduces the concept of orchestral playing,
including the important aspect of the different sections of the string
orchestra which are 1st violin, 2nd violin, viola (violin 3) and Cello.
(Bass). The discipline of uniform bowing, intonation and precision in
ensemble playing are highly emphasized.
Concert Location: College Church 332 Seminary, Wheaton Illinois
60187 Sanctuary
Monday June 2nd
Schedule of warm up rehearsals + concert @ 7:00pm
Baroque Festival Orchestra warm-up 4:00 - 5:00pm
Senior Quartet warm-up 5:00 - 5:30pm
Junior String Quartet warm-up 5:30 - 6:00pm
Training Orchestra warm-up 6:00 - 6:30pm
Performance: 7:00pm
Junior String Quartet
Senior String Quartet
Training Orchestra
BFO
