The mission of the Fannin Middle School Orchestra Program is to provide a positive and nurturing environment where all students can develop musical and technical skills, work effectively with peers, and develop a positive self-image through participation in musical rehearsals and performances. 
Goals of the Fannin Middle School Orchestra Program will be achieved as a result of active student participation in the following areas: 

• Performance – students will perform a varied repertoire of music while focusing on a high level of musicianship
• Technical skills – students will develop technical and musical skills at or above those appropriate for middle school level performers
• Ensemble skills – students will develop effective ensemble skills appropriate for the middle school orchestra
• Sight Reading – students will develop sight reading skills at or above those appropriate for middle school level performers.

Course Offerings: 

Symphonic (Varsity) Orchestra – Symphonic (Varsity) orchestra is comprised of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year players. This is the top student performance group that plays competitively at UIL, the only admittance to this group is by invitation only. Students are expected to participate in All-Region Orchestra Auditions, All-City Orchestra Auditions, Grand Prairie Solo & Ensemble, Region 20 UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Competition, Students are also expected to attend sectionals before or after school as scheduled.

Concert (Non-Varsity) Orchestra – Concert (Non-Varsity) orchestra will be comprised of 2nd and 3rdyear players who have gone through the beginning class, but are not advanced enough to play competitively. You must audition to be in the Non-Varsity orchestra. Students are expected to participate in All-Region Orchestra Auditions, All-City Orchestra Auditions, Grand Prairie Solo & Ensemble.

Beginner Orchestra – This is for students just starting out in Orchestra, any one can join. Students are expected to participate in the Grand Prairie Solo & Ensemble Competition.