The Grand Oaks High School Orchestra is a 6A program in the Conroe Independent School District.
The Grand Oaks Grizzly orchestra was founded in 2019 with just freshman and sophomore students. In the last 5 years, it has grown to over 150 students performing in 5 orchestras! Select orchestra and band students rehearse together after school, forming the Grand Oaks Full Orchestra (GOFO). Orchestra and Band Directors work together and co-conduct this orchestra.
Several members participate in acclaimed orchestra/band programs outside the school, including the Texas Music Educators Association Region and State Orchestras and bands, the Houston Youth Symphony, Symphony North, The Woodlands Symphony, and the Conroe Symphony.
Our program comprises 5 performing orchestras detailed below.
This is the most advanced orchestra and the Varsity Orchestra. Students will have the opportunity to continue their development at the highest level. As a member of this orchestra, each student is expected to maintain the highest level of responsibility and musical preparation. Attendance at ALL Chamber performances and rehearsals (both
This is the most advanced orchestra and the Varsity Orchestra. Students will have the opportunity to continue their development at the highest level. As a member of this orchestra, each student is expected to maintain the highest level of responsibility and musical preparation. Attendance at ALL Chamber performances and rehearsals (both during the school day and any after school rehearsals) is required, including the performances of the other Grand Oaks orchestras on the same date. In addition, Chamber students are required to either audition for the Region IX Orchestras OR participate in UIL Solo/Ensemble, as well as perform in any performances that GOHS Orchestra is requested to play in, including community performances and guest appearances at other schools. Some students may also be members of the Chamber Ensemble, a student-led group that will play advanced chamber music and perform at additional events beyond the core concerts (the "Special Forces" of the GOHS Orchestra!). Additional rehearsals will be required for members of this group.
Chamber Orchestra will have WEEKLY sectional rehearsals (required), after school, on the following days, starting on the 2nd week of the school year:
Sectionals Schedule
In addition, Chamber Orchestra will rehearse after school as scheduled in the weeks leading up to a concert, and in the case of no school, sectionals may be combined into a single rehearsal. For sectionals, students are expected to be in their chairs with instrument out and ready to play NO LATER THAN 3:30 p.m. Any additional rehearsals preceding concerts or UIL will be on an as-need basis, with written notification at least a week in advance. Routine appointments that have other available times DO NOT qualify as excused absences from rehearsals. If you are unsure whether or not your situation is excused, come see me. Students with a school conflict are required to fill out the form no later than the previous Friday and should avoid scheduling make up work and tutorials for that time.
This orchestra is the Non-Varsity Orchestra. Students will have the opportunity to continue their development in a challenging environment while participating in other school activities. Additional before/after school rehearsals leading up to concerts will be on an as-needed basis, with notification at least one week in advance. Attendan
This orchestra is the Non-Varsity Orchestra. Students will have the opportunity to continue their development in a challenging environment while participating in other school activities. Additional before/after school rehearsals leading up to concerts will be on an as-needed basis, with notification at least one week in advance. Attendance at ALL Symphony performances and rehearsals (both during the school day and any after school rehearsals) is required, including the performances of the other Grand Oaks orchestras on the same date. Symphony Orchestra will have WEEKLY sectional rehearsals (required), after school, on the following days:
Sectionals Schedule
In addition to the scheduled sectionals, Symphony Orchestra will rehearse after school as scheduled in the weeks leading up to a concert, and in the case of no school, sectionals may be combined into a single rehearsal. For sectionals, students are expected to be in their chairs with instrument out and ready to play NO LATER THAN 2:45 p.m. Any additional rehearsals preceding concerts or UIL will be on an as-need basis, with written notification at least a week in advance. Routine appointments that have other available times DO NOT qualify as excused absences from rehearsals. If you are unsure whether or not your situation is excused, come see me. Students with a school conflict are required to fill out the form no later than the previous Friday and should avoid scheduling make up work and tutorials for that time.
This orchestra gives students an opportunity to maintain their string music connection while participating in other school activities. Additional before/after school rehearsals leading up to concerts will be on an as-needed basis, with notification at least one week in advance. Attendance at ALL Philharmonic performances and rehearsals (b
This orchestra gives students an opportunity to maintain their string music connection while participating in other school activities. Additional before/after school rehearsals leading up to concerts will be on an as-needed basis, with notification at least one week in advance. Attendance at ALL Philharmonic performances and rehearsals (both during the school day and any after school rehearsals) is required, including the performances of the other Grand Oaks orchestras on the same date. Philharmonic Orchestra will rehearse after school as scheduled in the weeks leading up to a concert.
This orchestra gives students an opportunity to maintain their string music connection while participating in other school activities. Additional before/after school rehearsals leading up to concerts will be on an as-needed basis, with notification at least one week in advance. Attendance at ALL Camerata performances and rehearsals (both
This orchestra gives students an opportunity to maintain their string music connection while participating in other school activities. Additional before/after school rehearsals leading up to concerts will be on an as-needed basis, with notification at least one week in advance. Attendance at ALL Camerata performances and rehearsals (both during the school day and any after school rehearsals) is required, including the performances of the other Grand Oaks orchestras on the same date. Camerata will rehearse after school as scheduled in the weeks leading up to a concert.
This orchestra is the developmental orchestra. It gives students an opportunity to maintain their string music connection while participating in other school activities. Additional before/after school rehearsals leading up to concerts will be on an as needed basis, with notification at least one week in advance. Attendance at ALL Sinfoni
This orchestra is the developmental orchestra. It gives students an opportunity to maintain their string music connection while participating in other school activities. Additional before/after school rehearsals leading up to concerts will be on an as needed basis, with notification at least one week in advance. Attendance at ALL Sinfonietta performances and rehearsals (both during the school day and any after school rehearsals) is required, including the performances of the other Grand Oaks orchestras on the same date. Sinfonietta will rehearse after school as scheduled in the weeks leading up to a concert.
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