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Brookwood High School Orchestra

Welcome

      This website has been designed as a communication tool between the Directors, the Students, their Parents and members of the community who are interested in supporting the Brookwood Orchestra Program.  All concerts, rehearsals, and required events are scheduled on the Calendar page along with our Attendance Policy.  The Students and Parents pages will act as news feeds for important class information, upcoming concerts, and digital copies of all handouts and presentations.  Sub-pages include Student and Parent Responsibilities, our Grading system, BOLT, and BOPA.  If you have any questions, you can Contact us via email or phone.

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About the Orchestras

Maroon and Gold
    The Maroon-and-Gold Orchestra is designed to help freshmen and newer students with the transition from beginner-levels to high school orchestra. We work on developing skills needed for further advancement.  Students in this ensemble perform level 3-4 music.  Students are expected to practice regularly and private lessons are strongly recommended. 
Concert Strings
    Students in Concert Strings are continuing to learn effective use of proper technique and skills.  Musical development is an ongoing process as we reinforce musical concepts.  Students in this ensemble perform level 4 music.  Students are expected to practice regularly and private lessons are strongly recommended. ​
Symphonic Strings
    Symphonic Strings is designed to prepare students for Symphony Orchestra and beyond. Efficient practice skills are a main focus as these ambitious students strive to improve their technique and reinforce musical concepts.  The repertoire for this class is level 4-5. Students are expected to practice regularly and private lessons are strongly recommended. ​
Symphony Orchestra
P    Once more advanced technique and skills begin to manifest themselves, students may audition for membership in this “varsity level” string ensemble – the Brookwood Symphony Orchestra.  Students in this class may or may not be aspiring to pursue music as a career but orchestra is a top priority.  These students practice frequently and often participate in ensembles outside of Brookwood High School.  A proficient understanding of musical concepts is required as this class plays level 5 music.  The Symphony Orchestra is joined by advanced brass, wind and percussion students for a full orchestra performance at LGPE.  Orchestra is a priority for these students as shown through their regular practice.  Private lessons are strongly recommended. ​
Philharmonic Orchestra
    Membership in the Brookwood Philharmonic Orchestra is by invitation only.  Selected students are serious about their music education and are looking for advanced music to improve their overall skills as a musician.  Students in this class may or may not be aspiring to pursue music as a career but orchestra is a top priority.  These students practice frequently and often participate in honor-level orchestras at the county, state, and national level (not required).  A mastery of musical concepts as well as advanced technique is necessary for this ensemble to perform level 6 repertoire.  Advanced winds, brass and percussion students join in for a full orchestra performance at LGPE.  Private lessons are strongly recommended. 

Meet the Directors

Dr. Cathie Hudnall
2012 - Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction; Mercer University

2004 - Educational Specialist Degree in Leadership and Administration; Lincoln Memorial University

1990 - Master of Music Degree in Cello Performance; Georgia State University

1983 - Bachelor of Music Education; College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
D. Philip Reesman
2012 - Masters of Music Degree in Violin Performance; Michigan State University

2011 - Bachelors of Music Degree in Violin Performance; University of Georgia

2010 - Bachelors of Music Degree in Music Education; University of Georgia
Megan Kendall
2017- Master of Music Degree in Music Education; Georgia State University

2014 - State of Georgia TAPP Certification; Teach Gwinnett 

2012 - Bachelors of Science in Psychology; Georgia College and State University