Sinfonia Orchestra

The Sinfonia Orchestra, which meets 1st Period every day, is comprised of musicians who display the ability to perform music appropriate to the GMEA Level 3, 4 and 5 repertoire list. Students in this orchestra will work to meet the Sprayberry High School Orchestra “Intermediate” Level Requirements by the end of the school year.

Students in this ensemble are required to attend all concerts, announced afterschool rehearsals as needed in January, February and March, and the Large Group Performance Evaluation in March.  Students in this ensemble are encouraged to audition for the GMEA District 12 Honor Orchestra and the GMEA All-State Orchestra.

Philharmonic Orchestra

The Philharmonic orchestra, which meets 2nd Period every day, is comprised of musicians who display the ability to perform music appropriate to the GMEA Level 4, 5 and 6 repertoire list. Students in this orchestra will work to meet the Sprayberry High School orchestra “Advanced” Level Requirements by the end of the school year.  Membership in this ensemble is by audition only and may be revoked at any time due to lack of preparation or discipline issues. 

Students in this ensemble are required to attend all concerts, announced afterschool rehearsals as needed in January, February and March, and the Large Group Performance Evaluation in March. Students in this ensemble are encouraged to audition for the GMEA District 12 Honor Orchestra and the GMEA All-State Orchestra.

Chamber Orchestra

The Chamber Orchestra, which meets 3rd Period every day, is comprised of musicians who display the ability to perform music appropriate to the Level 5 and 6 repertoire list. Membership in this ensemble is by audition only and may be revoked at any time due to lack of preparation or discipline issues. Students in this ensemble will prepare and perform literature of the highest difficulty.

Students in this ensemble are strongly encouraged to audition for the GMEA District 12 Honor Orchestra and the GMEA All-State Orchestra.