Concert Band
Concert Band is required of all freshmen or first year band members. This ensemble provides students with a balanced comprehensive study of wind band literature, at a pace appropriate for students in their first year of high school band. The course will consist of mixed instrumental ensemble music and will include several concerts. Ensemble and solo activities will be designed to develop many elements of musicianship. All band members are encouraged to study privately.
Attendance will be required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the director, as they will be used to assess student performance achievement among other group and individual evaluation methods. Students will also be required to perform as part of the pep band for some home basketball games. Students must provide a concert dress uniform as outlined in the band handbook.
Attendance will be required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the director, as they will be used to assess student performance achievement among other group and individual evaluation methods. Students will also be required to perform as part of the pep band for some home basketball games. Students must provide a concert dress uniform as outlined in the band handbook.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is the non-audition intermediate ensemble that provides students with a balanced comprehensive study of music, at a pace appropriate for second through fourth year band students. The course will consist of mixed instrumental ensemble music and will include several required concerts. Ensemble and solo activities will be designed to develop elements of musicianship. All band members are encouraged to study privately.
Attendance will be required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the director, as they will be used to assess student performance achievement. Students are also required to perform as part of the pep band for some home basketball games. Students must provide a concert dress uniform as outlined in the band handbook.
Attendance will be required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the director, as they will be used to assess student performance achievement. Students are also required to perform as part of the pep band for some home basketball games. Students must provide a concert dress uniform as outlined in the band handbook.
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble is the advanced level instrumental ensemble for high school students. It is the top instrumental performing group and represents the school at district, regional and state band festivals. Wind Ensemble will provide students with a balanced comprehensive study of music, at a pace appropriate for advanced students in their second to fourth year of high school band. All members of the Wind Ensemble will be strongly encouraged to study privately.
Attendance will be required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the director, as they will be used to assess student achievement. Students will also be required to perform as part of the pep band for some home basketball games. Students must provide a concert dress uniform as outlined in the band handbook.
Attendance will be required at all rehearsals and performances unless excused by the director, as they will be used to assess student achievement. Students will also be required to perform as part of the pep band for some home basketball games. Students must provide a concert dress uniform as outlined in the band handbook.