What are the levels of orchestra music?

Repertoire Lists. Below you will find descriptions and music lists for each of the 5 classification levels of orchestras in FOA.

Table of Contents

ES – Grade 1. Suitable for late first year to second year players, on average.

DS – Grade 2.

CS – Grade 3.

BS – Grade 4-5.

AS – Grade 6+

Solo & Ensemble.

What are the orchestra sections?

There are four main sections in the orchestra; the strings, the woodwinds, the brass and the percussion.

What instruments are in a orchestra?

Instruments of the Orchestra

String family. Violin. Viola [vee-OH-lah] Cello (violoncello) [CHEL-low]
Woodwind family. Flute, Piccolo. Oboe, English horn. Clarinet, Bass clarinet.
Brass family. Trumpet. Horn (French horn) Trombone.
Keyboards and Harp. Celesta [cheh-LESS-tah] Piano. Harpsichord.

What are the 4 levels of orchestra?

The typical symphony orchestra consists of four groups of related musical instruments called the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings.

What are the 4 families of the orchestra?

Each instrument has unique characteristics, such as the different ways they produce a sound, the materials used to create them, and their overall appearance. These characteristics ultimately divide instruments into four families: woodwinds, brass, percussion, and strings.

What is the hardest grade in music?

Grade Levels

Grade 1 – For beginners.
Grade 2 – For junior high school level musicians.
Grade 3 – For high school level musicians.
Grade 4 – For university and professional level musicians.
Grade 5 – Challenging for professionals.
Grade 6 – Some of the most difficult music available anywhere.

What are the 5 families of the orchestra?

Instruments of the Orchestra

Strings. Learn about the string instruments: violin, viola, cello, double bass, and harp!
Woodwinds. Learn about the woodwind instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon!
Brass. Learn about the brass instruments: trumpet, french horn, trombone, and tuba!
Percussion.