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Vesturbær and Miðbær School Orchestra
Vesturbæjarskóli
Sólvallagata 67
107 Reykjavík
The Vesturbær School Orchestra was founded on November 18, 1954 and was one of the first two school orchestras in Reykjavík. The first conductor of the orchestra was Páll P. Pálsson, who served from 1954 to 1994. Lárus H. Grímsson began his work in 1994 and led the orchestra until 2019.
The Vesturbær and Miðbær School Orchestra serves all children and adolescents in the area from Kringlumýrarbraut in the east to Seltjarnarnes in the west.
The Manager is Ingi Garðar Erlendsson.
School calendar
Here you can find the school calendar for the Vesturbær and Miðbær School Orchestra. The calendar includes scheduled performances, meetings, and days off, along with other important information for students and guardians.
Staff
Do you want to get in touch?
Here you can learn more about the conductor and teachers.
Teaching and educational assessment
Learning in school orchestras has two main aspects:
- Active participation in the A, B, or C bands, based on the age and skill level of the student.
- In addition to participating in orchestra rehearsals, each student has the opportunity for instrument instruction for 40-60 minutes per week, depending on their age and skill level.
Instrument instruction may take place during or after school hours, depending on the circumstances. Planning class schedules during school hours is done in consultation with the principal, the relevant primary school teachers, and with the consent of guardians. Instrumental training largely relies on practicing at home. Therefore, it's essential that students have the facilities and support they need at home.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all band rehearsals, play times, and other organized events by the school orchestra. All absences should be reported in advance.
To achieve satisfactory results in instrumental studies, students must play their instrument every day.
Educational assessment
Educational assessments for school orchestras take place at least once a year according to the school operation plan.
This includes:
- The annual exam for school orchestras or the elementary/intermediate music school exam, whichever is applicable.
- An official statement and/or exam grade from teachers and directors regarding student participation.