This page contains MP3 files of current music for the Jr High Orchestras. These files have been synthesized on computer from the same music used by the students and can be used to get a general idea of what the piece sounds like. For each piece there is a version with all sections of the orchestra balanced and versions with one of the sections highlighted so that the student can clearly hear their part. For the faster pieces, the All and Section parts are done at a reduced tempo to allow the student to play with them during practice.  For these faster pieces that is also an "All" version that is at the true tempo of the piece.

It is recommended that you download the MP3 files and play them on your computer with an MP3 player (for example with Media Player on Windows). To download the file, right click on the desired file and choose “Save Link as” (or similar wording depending on your browser) and save the file in your desired location on your computer.

Don't forget to turn in your weekly practice record.  The form can be found HERE.

Intermediate Orchestra Pieces

Advanced Orchestra Pieces

Practice Notes

Intermediate Orchestra

Respighi - Ancient Airs and Dances.  You can hear a full orchestral performance of this piece by the Philharmonia Hungarica

Mahler - Adagietto.  You can see a performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra HERE

Rossini - William Tell Overture - You can see the complete William Tell Overture performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker ( It is a lot more than just the "Lone Ranger" part!)  PART 1   PART 2

Advanced Orchestra

Tchaikovsky - Marche Slav.  You can hear a full orchestral version HERE
Here is performance done by another Middle School

Schubert - Unfinished Symphony. You can see a performance of the Chamber Orchestra of Europe HERE