Orchestra - Polk Middle

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Polk Students at the Winter Cluster Concert

Two Polk orchestra students dressed up as twins

The Ted Polk Middle School Orchestra was founded in 1997, starting a tradition of musicianship, excellence, and fun! Each year, we welcome new students into our group and teach them how to play violin, viola, cello, or bass. In addition, our more experienced student groups compete in multiple competitions, including the Texas State UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest, where they consistently bring home awards of Superiority. At Polk, we believe in being the best we can be, making beautiful music, and having fun! Come join our orchestra family!

Pathways

Beginner Orchestra: available to grades 6-8

Beginner Orchestra is for any student who has never taken a music class or played an instrument before! No matter what grade you are in, if you would like to learn a new instrument, we would love to teach you! We perform at concerts and go to a competition in the spring.

Concert Orchestra: available to grade 7

After beginner year, all our 7th graders graduate up to our Concert Orchestra. We learn new music, continue learning and developing technique, perform at concerts, as well as go to competitions in the spring.

Philharmonic Orchestra: available to grade 8

Once in 8th grade, our students graduate up to our Philharmonic Orchestra. Here, we focus on preparing for High School Orchestra, polish and perfect our technique, learn new music, perform at concerts, and compete at competitions in the spring.

Symphonic Orchestra: available to grades 6-8 audition required

Symphonic Orchestra is our Honors group, made up of the best musicians at Polk Middle School who are dedicated to working hard and perfecting their sound. These students learn challenging pieces, polish and perfect their technique, learn advanced musical skills, and prepare for High School Orchestra. We perform at concerts and community events throughout the year, as well as go to multiple competitions in the fall and spring.