Concert Band

The Concert Band is the highest level performing ensemble at Anoka High School. It is comprised of 60 to 65 students grades 10 through 12 and performs advanced concert literature, grades 4 through 6. Students in Concert Band will earn honor's credit and should register for Honor's Band Level III. The Concert Band will perform in multiple band concerts per trimester and many students will be required to perform at orchestra concerts. The Concert Band represents Anoka High School at the Northwest Suburban Conference Music Festival as well as the Region 5AA MSHSL Large Group Contest.

This band is conducted by Mr. Hauser.

As students receive honors credit as part of their membership in this ensemble, the following should be considered:

• 100% effort is expected throughout all rehearsals.
• Consistent at-home practice is expected from all members of the Concert Band.
• MSHSL Solo & Ensemble Contest participation is a required component of the band grade.
  • (in 2018/19 the date of the Solo & Ensemble Contest is: Saturday, April 6th throughout the morning and mid-afternoon)
• Students are expected to fulfill a requirement of performing at four pep band events throughout the school year.
• Veteran's Day - Friday, November 9

In 2016 the Anoka High School Concert Band performed at the Minnesota Music Educators Mid-winter Conference.

In 2015 select students from the Anoka High School Concert Band performed live on "A Prairie Home Companion", hosted by Garrison Keillor.

The Anoka High School Concert Band has consistently earned superior rankings at the MSHSL Large Group Contest for decades.