About Us
Milton Orchestra is part of the vibrant performing arts community at Milton High School in Fulton County, Georgia. The program consists of three ensemble classes: Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia, and Chamber Orchestra. Additionally, students meet throughout the year to participate in extracurricular ensembles such as Pit Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and chamber ensembles for special events and community outreach. Milton orchestras have performed at the Georgia Music Educators Association Conference, ASTA National Orchestra Festival, Smoky Mountain Music Festival, and Georgia State University Orchestra Festival.
Ensembles
Concert Orchestra is an intermediate level course for string players. This is the default placement for rising 9th graders. Course content includes include instruction in string performance techniques with emphasis placed on musicianship, ensemble playing, and technical skills through the study of exercises and mainly grade 3-4 string orchestra repertoire. Individual practice outside of class time is necessary for successful mastery of performance standards. There will be required performances and a limited number of potential rehearsals outside of class time. Students are placed into this course by instructor approval or recommendation of their middle school orchestra director (no audition required). For information contact Andrew Cummings: cummingsas@fultonschools.org
Sinfonia Orchestra is an advanced level course for string players. This course includes instruction in string performance techniques with emphasis placed on musicianship, ensemble playing, and technical skills through the study of exercises and mainly grade grade 4-5 string orchestra repertoire. Individual practice outside of class time is necessary for successful mastery of performance standards. There will be required performances and potential rehearsals outside of class time. Students are placed into this course by auditions occurring in the spring semester for the following school year. For audition information contact Andrew Cummings: cummingsas@fultonschools.org
Chamber Orchestra is a mastery level course for string players of the highest level of skill and experience on their instruments. This course includes instruction in string performance techniques with emphasis placed on musicianship, ensemble playing, and technical skills through the study of exercises and mainly grade grade 5-6 string orchestra repertoire. Students should be prepared to complete rigorous performance assessments and spend time outside of class for required performances/rehearsals. Individual practice outside of class time is necessary for successful mastery of performance standards. Students are placed into this course by auditions occurring in the spring semester for the following school year. For audition information contact Andrew Cummings: cummingsas@fultonschools.org
