This course will provide students with the opportunity to expand and refine their music performance skills in string activities. Students will study music appropriate to their skill level, with an emphasis on exploring both new and classic orchestral literature. Members of this ensemble are encouraged to participate in after-school chamber ensembles and to pursue private lessons actively. In addition, this course is designed to advance students’ musicianship, musical knowledge, and performance skills through classroom instruction, instrumental pedagogy, group rehearsals, and performance opportunities. This course is aligned with Arizona College and Career Ready Standards and/or national content standards and supports school-wide efforts to increase student achievement.