Beginning Band

The Music Department offers band to high school students for the study and performance of quality band music. Class activities emphasize the development of proper fundamental instrument techniques, tone production, tuning, fundamentals of music theory, music sight-reading and listening skills. We aim to develop strong individual and ensemble skills. Performance in the winter concert and at Arts Night are required for this course. Students will be able to: 

• learn proper performance techniques

• objectively self-assess the quality of instrumental performances

• build consistency in proper technique and effective performance

• understand music theory

• explore various music genres

• participate in instrumental performances/concerts

• Depending on availability, the choices of musical instruments are as follows: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, untuned and tuned percussion instruments.