JH String Orchestra

The JH string orchestra is for junior high string students. Students must be currently enrolled in private lessons. JH Orchestra will meet twice a week to strengthen and solidify ensemble-playing skills through sacred and classical repertoire. This includes skills such as intonation, rhythm and bowings.

Grades are based off of practice, attendance, class deportment, and musicianship.

Performance events include:

Christmas Concert, Jr. High MACS Fine Arts (7th – 9th graders), Spring Concert

SH String Orchestra

The SH String Orchestra is for high school string students who have benefited from private lessons as well as some experience with orchestral playing. SH Orchestra will meet twice a week to continue the development of ensemble-playing skills through sacred and classical repertoire. This includes skills such as intonation, rhythm and bowings.

Grades are based off of practice, attendance, class deportment, and musicianship.

Performance events include:

Christmas Concert, SH MACS Fine Arts , Jr. High MACS Fine Arts (9th graders only), Spring Concert, and Senior Graduation

The dress regulations for the orchestra are the same as that of CBA choirs and bands.  

Chamber String Ensemble

CBA’s chamber ensemble is designed for string players already enrolled in JH or SH string orchestras. These students must maintain a high level of musicianship.

Music learned and prepared will be of sacred and classical repertoire. These ensembles will be the ones who are prepared to play music for special CBA events or playing gallery/prelude music before special concerts. This also allows the string players to have thorough preparation for competing with their duet or string quartet in MACS.

Grading is based off of participation and performance.

Performance events include:

Evangelistic Services, Christmas Concert, Friendship Reception, Sr. MACS Fine Arts (9th -12 graders), Jr. High MACS Fine Arts (7th – 9th graders), Spring Concert, and other various ministry opportunities
Additional performances may be added by the director throughout the year