Highland Park Orchestra
Directed by Ms. Hsin-Ting Feng
Purpose
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To develop an understanding and appreciation for the full and string orchestra repertoire.
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To develop student performance skills that will enable them to participate in the performance of great works and continue making music, whether as an avocation or a profession, following high school graduation
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To assist students in growing into responsible and successful members of society, able to produce well both individually, and as a member of a group, and possessing the essential characteristics of integrity, dependability, and loyalty.
THAT IS WHY WE TEACH MUSIC
Not because we expect you to major in music
Not because we expect you to play music all your life
Not so you can relax
Not so you can have fun
Not so you can trot around the football field in a uniform
BUT
So you will be human
So you will recognize beauty
So you will be sensitive
So you will be closer to an infinite beyond this world
So that you'll have something to cling to
So that you will have more love, more compassion, more gentleness
In short, more life.
Of what value will it be to make a prosperous living unless you know how to live?
THAT IS WHY I TEACH MUSIC!
- Author Unknown
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