Sprayberry Orchestra

At Sprayberry High School, our orchestra is more than just a group of musicians—it's a community of passionate individuals who come together to create beautiful music. Under the direction of Mr. Sergio Rodriguez, our orchestra program is committed to fostering creativity, collaboration, and excellence in every student.

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Sinfonia

The Sinfonia Orchestra, meeting 1st Block daily, consists of musicians capable of performing GMEA Level 3, 4, and 5 repertoire, and works toward meeting the Sprayberry High School Orchestra "Intermediate" Level Requirements by year-end, with mandatory concert attendance, afterschool rehearsals in January-March, and participation in the Large Group Performance Evaluation, while also being encouraged to audition for the GMEA District 12 Honor Orchestra and GMEA All-State Orchestra.

Philharmonic

The Philharmonic Orchestra, meeting 2nd Block daily, consists of musicians who can perform GMEA Level 4, 5, and 6 repertoire and work toward meeting the Sprayberry High School Orchestra "Advanced" Level Requirements by year-end, with membership by audition only and subject to revocation for lack of preparation or discipline issues, while requiring attendance at all concerts, afterschool rehearsals in January-March, the Large Group Performance Evaluation (LGPE) in March, and encouraging auditions for the GMEA District 12 Honor Orchestra and GMEA All-State Orchestra.

Mastery

The Mastery Orchestra, meeting 3rd Block daily and consisting of musicians capable of performing Level 5 and 6 repertoire, is by audition only with membership subject to revocation for lack of preparation or discipline issues, and requires students to prepare and perform highly challenging literature while auditioning for the GMEA District 12 Honor Orchestra and GMEA All-State Orchestra.

About Mr. Sergio Rodriguez

Sergio Rodriguez has been appointed as the Sprayberry High School Orchestra Program Director, bringing a wealth of experience in performance, education, and conducting. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, he has studied and taught music internationally, earning recognition for his orchestra programs and receiving awards such as the Atlanta Family Award for Excellence in Education. As a violinist, conductor, composer, and published author, he has performed and directed ensembles across the U.S. and Latin America, including a recent conducting engagement at Carnegie Hall. His compositions are published by J.W. Pepper, and he continues to contribute as a music critic. Mr. Rodriguez, happily married for 27 years, enjoys family time, reading, playing guitar, and traveling.