The Chamber Orchestra is comprised of students in grades 6 through 8 and meets one day per week before school. In addition to performing at orchestra concerts, The Chamber Orchestra also frequently performs in the community, giving students the opportunity to perform for varied audiences.

The Chamber Orchestra earned a superior rating at their first Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Music Performance Assessments in 2024 and 2025.

• Students will perform excerpts from selected repertoire to audition for this ensemble; see Mr. Daubert for audition materials.
• Auditions will be held before school, after school, during lunches, and during lessons during the month of September.
• Rehearsals will be once a week before school from 7:30 am to 8 am (with a few exceptions; see the CCMS Band & Orchestra Calendar for updates).
• Chamber Orchestra annual performances typically include:
  • CCMS Music In Our Schools Month
  • Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Adjudication/Music Performance Assessment
  • Spring Concert
  • Hersheypark