For our performance schedule please check the calendar regularly throughout the year.

CONCERT BAND (grade 9-12)

Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble for wind students looking to develop their instrumental techniques. Students will learn major and minor scales as well as techniques necessary for advancement. This band will work on beginning to intermediate high school band literature. During the fall semester, students enrolled in concert band are also required to participate in marching band (see marching band curriculum). Exceptions to this requirement will be made on a case-by-case basis with the instructor’s approval.

This group performs 3-4 concerts each year and participates in large group festival.

Prerequisite: Middle School Band (Wind).

SYMPHONIC BAND (grade 10-12)

This ensemble is for more experienced musicians, grades 10-12. Enrollment in symphonic band is contingent upon successful audition and continuous enrollment. This group strives to build highly developed technical control of an instrument and continues to build basic musicianship skills including theory and ear training. During the fall semester, students enrolled in concert band are also required to participate in marching band (see marching band curriculum). Exceptions to this requirement will be made on a case-by-case basis with the instructor’s approval.

This group performs 3-4 concerts each year and participates in large group festival.

Prerequisites: director's approval. At least sophomore standing.

JAZZ BAND (grade 9-12)

This group explores various styles of jazz and swing music. This class is meant to be an additional opportunity for musicians already enrolled in the concert or symphonic band classes and are members of the marching band. This class meets daily at 6:40 a.m. as a zero hour class. Unexcused absences and repetitive excused absences will warrant student’s removal from this ensemble. Membership in a school music class is a requirement for drummers and wind players. Piano, bass, and guitar players will receive some preference for playing in a school music class. Members must audition every year. This group performs at concerts, festivals, dances, and community events. Participation in regional jazz festivals is a required part of this class. Members of this group may need to participate in additional fundraising to meet the added costs of travel. Successful auditions will require a mastery of all 12 major scales, some improvisation ability, and some knowledge of jazz players and styles.

This group performs 3-4 concerts each year and participates in 3-4 jazz festivals. Additional performances may be required with advanced notification from the instructor.