Orchestra
The orchestra programs offer boys the chance to express their creative sides while learning the technical skills of music and instruments.
The orchestra program nurtures students’ musical growth from their first note through advanced ensemble performance. Beginning Strings courses are designed for boys with no prior experience, offering an accelerated introduction that builds a solid foundation for continued study.
At the Elementary level, students strengthen sight reading and technique while progressing from simple pieces to multi-part arrangements. Intermediate and Advanced Strings challenge students with more complex keys, rhythms, and bowings, preparing them for higher-level ensemble playing.
For Upper School musicians, Orchestra and Orchestra Honors provide opportunities to rehearse and perform a wide range of standard string literature, emphasizing musical expression and style from Baroque to Contemporary works.
Throughout each stage, the orchestra program encourages discipline, collaboration, and artistry, helping students build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
At the Elementary level, students strengthen sight reading and technique while progressing from simple pieces to multi-part arrangements. Intermediate and Advanced Strings challenge students with more complex keys, rhythms, and bowings, preparing them for higher-level ensemble playing.
For Upper School musicians, Orchestra and Orchestra Honors provide opportunities to rehearse and perform a wide range of standard string literature, emphasizing musical expression and style from Baroque to Contemporary works.
Throughout each stage, the orchestra program encourages discipline, collaboration, and artistry, helping students build confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
Orchestra Excerpt: "Hoe Down" by Aaron Copland
St. Mark’s School of Texas
10600 Preston Road
Dallas, Texas 75230
214-346-8000
Dallas, Texas 75230
214-346-8000
About Us
St. Mark’s School of Texas is a private, nonsectarian college-preparatory boys’ day school for students in grades 1 through 12, located in Dallas, Texas. St. Mark’s aims to prepare young men to assume leadership and responsibility in a competitive and changing world.
St. Mark’s does not discriminate in the administration of its admission and education policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
St. Mark’s does not discriminate in the administration of its admission and education policies on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.
