Curricular Ensembles
Concert Band (CB)
Grade Open To: 9 Term: 1 & 2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition Fees: Co-Curricular Fee
Description: The Concert Band focuses on the development and reinforcement of fundamental playing skills. Freshmen and new students are automatically placed in this ensemble and must audition to enter the Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble. Auditions determine chair and band placement. The high school Concert Band performs repertoire that provides formative experiences in developing its musicianship. Students are evaluated by their in-class and out-of-class preparation. During August, September, and October, class content emphasizes marching, both parade and field. After marching season, students will concentrate on concert preparation. Students enrolled are required to attend out-of-school functions, such as concerts, parades, field trips, and extra rehearsals/sectionals.
Symphonic Band (SB)
Grade Open To: 10-11-12 Term: 1 & 2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition Fees: Co-Curricular Fee
Description: If the band program enrollment dictates two bands, the Symphonic Band will be the top performing group of the high school bands. The student enters the group through an audition. The Symphonic Band performs music in a variety of styles. The “Comprehensive Musicianship” approach is used to acquaint the student with numerous aspects of music, including historical periods and harmonic and melodic characteristics. Performance is the focal point of the class. Students are evaluated by their in-class and out-of-class preparation. During August, September and October, class content emphasizes marching, both parade and field. After marching season, students will concentrate on concert preparation. Students enrolled are required to attend out-of-school functions, such as concerts, parades, field trips, and extra rehearsals/sectionals.
Wind Ensemble (WE)
Grade Open To: 10-11-12 Term: 1 & 2 Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition Fees: Co-Curricular Fee
Description: If the band program enrollment dictates three bands, the Wind Ensemble will be the top performing group of the high school bands. Students enter the group through an audition. The Wind Ensemble performs music in a variety of styles. The “Comprehensive Musicianship” approach is used to acquaint the student with numerous aspects of music, including historical periods and harmonic and melodic characteristics. Performance is the focal point of the class. Students are evaluated by their in-class and out-of-class preparation. During August, September and October, class content emphasizes marching, both parade and field. After marching season, students will concentrate on concert preparation. Students enrolled are required to attend out-of-school functions, such as concerts, parades, field trips, and extra rehearsals/sectionals.