Philharmonic Orchestra

Philharmonic Orchestra is an auditioned orchestra comprised of 9th-12th grade students. Philharmonic Orchestra is one of two orchestras in the program that performs in part of the school year as a full orchestra with woodwind, brass, and percussion students. Philharmonic Orchestra performs grade 4-6 repertoire. Students in Philharmonic Orchestra further develop mastery of 3-octave scales, shifting in upper positions, complex rhythmic ideas, and advanced bow techniques. Philharmonic Orchestra performs at the Fall Concert, Winter Concert, ISSMA State Qualifications, and Spring Concert. Philharmonic Orchestra regularly has the honor of representing the Carmel High School Orchestra program at the ISSMA State Finals. In addition to the strings meeting during the school day, Philharmonic Orchestra has two hours of after school rehearsal per week. After marching band season is complete, the full orchestra rehearses during the two hour per week after school rehearsal.