Our Program
Our mission is to provide high level music education to every young musician who seeks it. Music not only transforms lives, it can also transform communities. Orchestral music by its very nature is communal and intended to be shared. We feel strongly that our young musicians have much to learn by performing not only in school, but by performing for the wider community, which imparts important community values to our young players. In the Jennings School District , Orchestra is offered 4th through 12th grades. Here you will find information specific to the Middle School Career And College Prep Academy.
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string IStrings I provides the student with basic training in the proper care of string instruments, fundamentals of musicianship, and instrumental performance. For those who are not beginners, this ensemble also provides students with the opportunities to improve musical skills, increase knowledge of literature and participate in musical performances for the school and community. We will also cover music theory, music history and composition. Students are expected to practice at home and participate in all evening concerts.
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strings IIStrings II continues the development of instrumental musicianship. Leadership, responsibility, cooperation, self-discipline, and concentration are stressed. Technical skills advance to III positions and vibrato. The primary focus is on the development and expansion of basic skills learned in Strings I. In addition to large group ensembles performances, individual growth and achievement are encouraged through participation in adjudicated solo and ensemble festival along with large group performance at District Festival
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classical GuitarWe are also proud to be a part of the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society public school initiative called (Guitar Horizons). St. Louis Classical Guitar Society has teamed up with 25 area low-income and underserved schools -- including Jennings Jr. High -- to enhance their arts education. Volunteers go into the schools every week and work with the students, teaching them the basics of music and guitar. Students are also encouraged to help each other and act as peer mentors.
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Study Resources
STRINGS iFINGER PATTERNS
Exercises and aids for learning the Geography of the fingerboard Click here for details and FREE DOWNLOADS ONE OCTAVE SCALES
Easy scales in common keys, major and minor for solo instrument, any combination or a whole class Click here for details and FREE DOWNLOADS |
STRINGS iiFINGER PATTERNS
Exercises and aids for learning the Geography of the fingerboard Click here for details and FREE DOWNLOADS UNA CORDA
Intermediate shifting materials for violin viola cello, & bass Click here for details and FREE DOWNLOADS
TWO OCTAVE
SCALES & ARPEGGIOS Advanced scales that can be used with solo instrument, any combination or a whole class Click Here for details and FREE DOWNLOADS |
warm -upsMusic Theory PracticeNote Names: Identify the names of notes that appear on the staff.
Interval Building: Build intervals on the staff. Given a starting note and the name of an interval, can you place the second note?
Key Signature Identification: Identify the key signature that appears on the staff.
Rhythm Dictation: Notate rhythmic patterns based on what you hear using whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and eighth notes, depending on difficulty level.
Paced Note Names: Identify the notes sliding across the staff before they disappear into oblivion!
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MediaHere Are A Few Clips of The Waltzing Warriors In The Media.
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