These full year courses consist of concert playing, sight-reading, solo work, small ensemble playing and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is stressed and many appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, solo and ensemble, and concert contests. All students are auditioned for classes according to achievement levels, i.e. Concert, Philharmonic, or Symphony Orchestras. Students in orchestra may be required to attend rehearsals outside the school day and are required to attend all performance events.