Band

Offered to grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 (grade 9 half year option)

.66 credit available (see Music Department Overview)                             

This course can be taken more than once  for credit

Concert Band is open to all wind, and percussion and guitar players that have had previous band experience.  The band performs at public concerts, assemblies and other civic activities throughout the school year. Ensemble techniques of balance, blend and intonation are studied. Members combine with Wind Ensemble to for performances not limited to home football games, Memorial Day parades, concerts, Music Fest and Music in Motion.

Students will:

·       Understand ensemble techniques of balance, blend and intonation

·       Perform grade level appropriate music

·       Demonstrate basic musical skills and knowledge of their instrument

Offered to grades 10, 11 and 12                    

.66 credit available (see Music Department Overview)                             

This course can be taken more than once  for credit

Symphonic Wind Ensemble is open to 10th-12th grade wind, percussion and guitar players who are recommended after completing concert band or by audition. The ensemble performs at several public concerts and school assemblies throughout the school year. Opportunities for solo work are provided for promising students. Advanced ensemble techniques and music of greater difficulty will be studied.  Members combine with Concert Band for performances not limited to home football games, Memorial Day parades, concerts, Music Fest and Music in Motion.

Students will:

·       Utilize advanced techniques of balance, blend and tone

·       Perform advanced rhythmic notation and widen performance range on instrument

·       Increase sight-reading skills with music of greater difficulty