The Lake Belton High School Orchestras
Lake Belton High School was established in 2020. The orchestra program has tripled in size since then, and continues to grow each year. We have multiple ensembles and opportunities for all orchestra students, and welcome anyone who has at least one year of playing experience.
Sinfonia Orchestra
The Sinfonia Orchestra is designed for students to continue strengthening their playing technique and music fundamentals. Most students in this orchestra have between 1-4 years of playing experience. This orchestra serves as a preparatory ensemble for Concert Orchestra.
Concert Orchestra
The Concert Orchestra requires student auditions for placement into this ensemble. Most students in this ensemble have between 3-7 years of playing experience. The main focuses include expanding playing techniques, providing more rigorous music repertoire, and refining ensemble skills.
Chamber Orchestra
The Chamber Orchestra is the top performing string ensemble on campus. Student auditions are required for placement. Most students in this ensemble have between 3-10 years of playing experience. The main focuses include expanding into more rigorous orchestra literature, learning about and applying the characteristics of different music time periods, and continuing to refine ensemble skills.
Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra is a full orchestra ensemble comprised of musicians from both the LBHS orchestra and band programs. They rehearse outside of school hours and perform once per semester at the orchestra winter and spring concerts. This ensemble fosters collaboration between students of different fine arts programs.
Silver Strings
Silver Strings is a unique ensemble and show group. It has included different combinations of string instruments, guitar, piano, electric bass, and drum set. The string players do not play sitting down, and memorize their music so they are able to move around and perform with creative staging. Music performed includes varying genres such as fiddle, Western swing, jazz, pop, and more. They enjoy performing at LBHS orchestra concerts and community events throughout Bell County.