This course is offered for violin, viola, cello, and bass students for 6 periods per cycle, as an opportunity to study advanced small group ensemble music and symphonic orchestral literature. Symphonic Orchestra offers students great variety and challenge in musical performance with a full orchestra. Students will continue their development of instrumental technique, music reading and comprehension skills, independent musicianship, style, and a deeper understanding of small group ensemble music and orchestral literature with opportunities to perform in quartets and select groups. Symphonic Orchestra will perform in the Winter and Spring Concerts.