High School
How many periods does each school day have?
8
How many couches and beanbags does the orchestra room have?
4 (2 beanbags, 2 couches)
What is the student with the highest GPA in the graduating class called?
Valedictorian
What are the different clefs for each instrument in string orchestra?
Treble (violins), Alto (viola), Bass (cello and bass)
What's the best instrument?
What time does class start at the high school?
8:04 (first bell), 8:10 (late bell)
Iris Song
What are the different GPA levels for high school classes?
4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Name a non-stringed instrument in full symphony orchestras.
Brass, woodwind, or percussion
What types of food are served every day in the food cafeteria?
Pizza, salad, and sandwiches
What is the name of the grade that you (8th graders) will be in next year?
Freshmen
What instrument does Mr. Epperson play?
Cello
What are the names for the three types of high school classes?
Standard, Honors (pre-AP), AP
What's the first chair violin called?
Concertmaster
How many ping pong paddles are in the orchestra room?
4
Besides 9th grade, what are the names of the other high school grades?
Sophomore, junior, senior
What are the names of each orchestra class?
Sinfonietta, Philharmonic, Chamber
How many years can you take orchestra with no GPA weight?
2 years
What is a cut-time time signature?
2/2
What is Mr. Epperson's first name?
Matthew (or Matt)
How many service hours do you need to graduate?
50 hours
What are the four annual orchestra concerts?
Hauntcert, Winter Concert, UIL Concert, Spring Concert
How many credits do you need to graduate?
24 credits (including two arts credits!)
How does the orchestra keep time? (Besides a metronome!)
Watch the conductor and listen to each other
What fun activity does the high school orchestra do at the beginning of every year?
Bowling