Student Resources
Google Classroom
Google Classroom!
Students will automatically be enrolled into google classroom. We use google classroom for announcements, assignments, and resources. The mobile app works really well and is very user-friendly.
Students will automatically be enrolled into google classroom. We use google classroom for announcements, assignments, and resources. The mobile app works really well and is very user-friendly.
Student Opportunities
Brookwood Orchestra Leadership Team – a volunteer student organization committed to serving the Brookwood Orchestra program and its students. Click here to visit the BOLT page.
Tri-M National Music Honors Society – seniors who have been actively involved in their school performance class (band, chorus, or orchestra) are eligible to apply for this nationally recognized honor society. Accepted students will be inducted and must complete a list of set requirements in order to be a recognized member at graduation.
Fine Arts Diploma Seal – students who complete 4 years of fine arts classes (3 of which in the same discipline) are eligible for a Fine Arts distinction for their diploma. Students must have completed 20 hours of fine arts community service, apply for the seal, and be recommended by their teacher.
Megan Kendall Scholarship- This scholarship is for any BHS orchestra student for the 2026-2027 school year. The scholarship covers BOTH of the following fees for scholarship recipients:
The scholarship recipients will be chosen without bias by the current orchestra teachers and an outside party.
Catherine R. Hudnall Honorary Scholarship – students interested in furthering their individual musical study through private lessons or music camps may apply for this annual scholarship.
Honor Orchestras – Gwinnett County Youth Symphony, Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Georgia Symphony Youth Orchestra, and others (audition required).
All-State Orchestra – an opportunity for students to perform with other outstanding high school musicians across the state under the direction of nationally-recognized conductors. County level auditions are held at BHS in October (audition required).
Brookwood Honors Recital – Students are encouraged to learn solo and chamber music repertoire outside of school orchestra music. Students who perform for their class may be selected to perform at the Honors Recital. This performance also acts as the audition for the CRH Scholarship.
Awards Ceremony – Brookwood students will be recognized for their hard work and achievement at the end of the school year. For each class, we award certificates for Most Improved, Most Dedicated, Best Attitude, and for Outstanding Musicianship.
Tri-M National Music Honors Society – seniors who have been actively involved in their school performance class (band, chorus, or orchestra) are eligible to apply for this nationally recognized honor society. Accepted students will be inducted and must complete a list of set requirements in order to be a recognized member at graduation.
Fine Arts Diploma Seal – students who complete 4 years of fine arts classes (3 of which in the same discipline) are eligible for a Fine Arts distinction for their diploma. Students must have completed 20 hours of fine arts community service, apply for the seal, and be recommended by their teacher.
Megan Kendall Scholarship- This scholarship is for any BHS orchestra student for the 2026-2027 school year. The scholarship covers BOTH of the following fees for scholarship recipients:
- One $75 Orchestra Fee
- One $60 year-long School Instrument Rental
The scholarship recipients will be chosen without bias by the current orchestra teachers and an outside party.
Catherine R. Hudnall Honorary Scholarship – students interested in furthering their individual musical study through private lessons or music camps may apply for this annual scholarship.
Honor Orchestras – Gwinnett County Youth Symphony, Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Georgia Symphony Youth Orchestra, and others (audition required).
All-State Orchestra – an opportunity for students to perform with other outstanding high school musicians across the state under the direction of nationally-recognized conductors. County level auditions are held at BHS in October (audition required).
Brookwood Honors Recital – Students are encouraged to learn solo and chamber music repertoire outside of school orchestra music. Students who perform for their class may be selected to perform at the Honors Recital. This performance also acts as the audition for the CRH Scholarship.
Awards Ceremony – Brookwood students will be recognized for their hard work and achievement at the end of the school year. For each class, we award certificates for Most Improved, Most Dedicated, Best Attitude, and for Outstanding Musicianship.
- Varsity Letter in Orchestra – Students who complete all requirements for our “varsity-level” orchestras (Philharmonic and Chamber Orchestras). Upon subsequent years, students are eligible for a varsity pin.
- Maroon and Gold Award – 9th grade students who complete varsity letter requirements in their orchestra are eligible for this pin.
- Classroom Plaques – Students may also have their name forever engraved in the orchestra room: the Students’ Choice Award, the Spirit Award, the Directors’ Award, and the National School Orchestra Award
- Student Certificates – Students in each class will be recognized as: Most Improved, Most Dedicated, Best Attitude, and Outstanding Musician
- LGPE Recognitions – Recognizing ensembles that score “Superior” or “Excellent” at LGPE
- BOLT Awards – Students are recognized for their hard work in service to this orchestra program.
- Work Horse Award – Awarded for exceptional service and leadership
- Senior Medals – Students who are in orchestra all four years of high school will receive a medal to wear at graduation.
Private Lessons
It is strongly recommended that all students take private lessons if at all possible. We provide quality orchestra instruction in class but those that take private lessons improve at a quicker pace and gain a stronger command of their instrument. This one-on-one attention from a professional is vital for students wishing to master a musical instrument.
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