Montgomery High School

 

  

 

kkahalehoe@mtsd.us 

609-466-7600 ext. 6124 (office voicemail)

 

My name is Mr. Kahalehoe and I am the director of the symphonic winds, chamber orchestra, and concert orchestra classes. I am also the director of the marching band, jazz band, and pit orchestra. Please see below for a description of my classes/co-curricular ensembles, as well as a link to the Google site for each. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at the email address above.

 

Symphonic Winds is a select, auditioned ensemble, primarily for 10th to 12th grade students. 9th grade students may choose to audition for symphonic winds in the spring of their 8th grade year. The objectives of the course are to increase individual instrumental proficiency skills; increase ensemble skills pertaining to the wind band idiom; deepen students’ understanding of their musical intelligence and knowledge; enhance appreciation of music; enhance self-awareness and self-esteem; increase self-reflection and creative thinking skills; stress individual and group responsibility through membership in a democratic organization; foster pride in Montgomery High School; develop self-discipline through the study and performance of demanding music; and to develop poise and self confidence through public performance. The Symphonic Winds perform at least three times per year. Symphonic Winds students are expected to perform to a high level, performing grade III - V repertoire. Participation is governed by a rigid consideration for proper instrumentation and balance. Marking period grades are determined by a number of factors, to include attendance at and preparation for lessons with the band director during unit lunch, successful presentation of mandatory concerts, individual repertoire playing assessments, individual pedagogical benchmark assessments, student-graded rehearsals and concerts, homework completion, and class preparation. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of band in the previous year as well as a successful audition with permission of the director 

 

 

Concert Orchestra is for students in 9th through 12th grade. The objectives of the course are to increase individual instrumental proficiency skills; increase ensemble skills pertaining to the string orchestra idiom; deepen students’ understanding of their musical intelligence and knowledge; enhance appreciation of music; enhance self-awareness and self-esteem; increase selfreflection and creative thinking skills; stress individual and group responsibility through membership in a democratic organization; foster pride in Montgomery High School; develop self-discipline through the study and performance of demanding music; and to develop poise and self-confidence through public performance. The Concert Orchestra performs a minimum of three times per year. Repertoire performed is normally grade III and IV. Marking period grades are determined by a number of factors, to include attendance at and preparation for lessons with the orchestra director during unit lunch, successful presentation of mandatory concerts, individual repertoire playing assessments, individual pedagogical benchmark assessments, student-graded rehearsals and concerts, homework completion, and class preparation. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of orchestra in the previous year or successful audition with permission of the director 

Chamber Orchestra is open to students in the 9th through 12th grades and is the highest skill level curricular orchestra class. Students in the chamber orchestra will engage in a rigorous study of advanced string orchestra and full orchestra repertoire that is normally performed at the collegiate or professional level. The objectives of the course are to teach students advanced levels of instrumental pedagogy skills; achieve collegiate level ensemble skills that pertain to the orchestra idiom; deepen students’ understanding of their musical intelligence and knowledge; enhance appreciation of music through exposure to and performance of quality repertoire; enhance self-awareness and self-esteem; increase self-reflection and creative thinking skills; stress individual and group responsibility through membership in a democratic organization; foster pride in Montgomery High School; develop self-discipline through the study and performance of demanding music; and to develop poise and self-confidence through public performance. The Chamber Orchestra performs a minimum of four times per year, usually more. Students may also be asked to attend a few weekend rehearsals during the school year, schedule permitting. Chamber Orchestra students are expected to work to their highest levels with grade level IV - VI repertoire being performed. Participation is governed by a rigid consideration for proper instrumentation and balance. Marking period grades are determined by a number of factors, to include attendance at and preparation for lessons with the orchestra director during unit lunch, successful presentation of mandatory concerts, successful individual repertoire playing assessments, individual pedagogical benchmark assessments, student-graded rehearsals and concerts, homework completion, and class preparation. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of a curricular orchestra in the previous year as well as a successful audition with the director

 

 

 

 

 

MTSD page: https://www.mtsd.k12.nj.us/Page/15383 

 

Jazz Band Google Site: COMING SOON 

 

 

Pit Orchestra Google Site: COMING SOON