WANT TO LEARN HOW TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?
WANT TO MAKE FRIENDS AND HAVE FUN?
Follow the three easy steps below!
STEP 1: Select “ORCHESTRA” as your first choice elective on your 6th grade Course Selection Sheet.
STEP 2: Email Mrs. Towndrow (BMMS Orchestra Director) at towndrowc@cfbisd.edu to set up an appointment time on one of the instrument selection & sizing night.
STEP 3: Come to your instrument selection & sizing appointment at Bush Middle School. At your appointment, you will get all the information you need about getting your instrument and supplies.
VIOLIN
The violin is the smallest member of the string family. Because its strings are the shortest, it produces the highest sound. Violins can play sitting down or standing up because it’s played on the violinist’s left shoulder—even if you’re right-handed!
The violin is the smallest member of the string family. Because its strings are the shortest, it produces the highest sound. Violins can play sitting down or standing up because it’s played on the violinist’s left shoulder—even if you’re right-handed!
VIOLA
The viola is a super special and very important member of the orchestra. Because it is bigger than the violin, it has a lower, rich, chocolatey sound. It is held like the violin.
The viola is a super special and very important member of the orchestra. Because it is bigger than the violin, it has a lower, rich, chocolatey sound. It is held like the violin.
CELLO
The cello plays even lower than the viola. To support is longer strings, It’s more than twice as big as the viola. Cellists always sit to play and rest the instrument against their bodies. The cello section of the orchestra makes a rich, warm sound.
The cello plays even lower than the viola. To support is longer strings, It’s more than twice as big as the viola. Cellists always sit to play and rest the instrument against their bodies. The cello section of the orchestra makes a rich, warm sound.
BASS
The bass is the orchestra’s foundation. These big, deep instruments add weight to the orchestra sound. They are the largest of all the string instruments, and they play the lowest notes. Frequently, the
instrument is taller than the person who plays it. The whole orchestra depends on the bass section, and we can always use some
awesome bass players!
The bass is the orchestra’s foundation. These big, deep instruments add weight to the orchestra sound. They are the largest of all the string instruments, and they play the lowest notes. Frequently, the
instrument is taller than the person who plays it. The whole orchestra depends on the bass section, and we can always use some
awesome bass players!