Band Classes
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is a non-audition group open to 9th-12th graders. Symphonic Band places emphasis on advancing performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, including marching band, pep band, concert and chamber music. Attendance is required for all events that involve Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band. The Symphonic Band performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.
Symphonic Band is a non-audition group open to 9th-12th graders. Symphonic Band places emphasis on advancing performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, including marching band, pep band, concert and chamber music. Attendance is required for all events that involve Marching Band, Symphonic Band, and Pep Band. The Symphonic Band performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite: Instrumental Experience (Middle School Band)
Length: One year
Credit: 1 Arts Credit
Fee: $40 for cleaning/maintenance for marching and concert uniforms
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble is an audition only band at North Creek. Wind Ensemble places emphasis on advancing performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, including marching band, pep band, concert and chamber music. Attendance is required for all events that involve Marching Band, Wind Ensemble Band, and Pep Band. The Wind Ensemble performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.
Wind Ensemble is an audition only band at North Creek. Wind Ensemble places emphasis on advancing performing skills and exploring a wide variety of musical literature, including marching band, pep band, concert and chamber music. Attendance is required for all events that involve Marching Band, Wind Ensemble Band, and Pep Band. The Wind Ensemble performs at all school concerts, Northlake League band festivals, Solo & Ensemble and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.
Prerequisite: By audition only
Length: One year
Credit: 1 Arts Credit
Fee: $40 for cleaning/maintenance for marching and concert uniforms
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Ensemble is open to saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section (drums, piano, guitar, upright bass) players. Jazz Ensemble is a school experience for students concurrently enrolled in the schools traditional concert based ensembles. The purpose of this class is to explore and develop skills in this uniquely American art form, which includes all styles of jazz music and improvisation. The Jazz Ensemble performs at all school concerts, Northlake League jazz festivals and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.
Jazz Ensemble is open to saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and rhythm section (drums, piano, guitar, upright bass) players. Jazz Ensemble is a school experience for students concurrently enrolled in the schools traditional concert based ensembles. The purpose of this class is to explore and develop skills in this uniquely American art form, which includes all styles of jazz music and improvisation. The Jazz Ensemble performs at all school concerts, Northlake League jazz festivals and other festivals that may involve evening and weekend performances.
Prerequisite: Must be concurrently enrolled in the school’s band, orchestra or choral large ensemble class
Length: One year (May run in Zero period and he Jazz Band director will assist students in organizing transportation to zero period Jazz Band)
Credit: 1 Arts Credit
Fee: Varies by activities, uniform and potential travel