The EMMS Orchestra Pentathalon will consist of 5 events and students will earn points for their achievement in each event. Points for all 5 events will be added together for a total score and students will be seated according to their score for the 2nd half of the school year, including the assessment and HersheyPark performances for 7th and 8th grade. The results will also be used to construct a recommendation for orchestra placement for those students currently in 6th and 7th grade. Click on each individual event below for more information about that event.

I. Note Identification - Dec. 11-16

II. Left-Hand Position Shifting - Dec. 17-20

III. String Crossing - Jan. 3-8

IV. Dynamic Range - Jan. 9-14

V. Melodic Memory - Jan. 15-24