BAND

4501 Marching Band I

4502 Marching Band II

4503 Marching Band III

4504 Marching Band IV

9-12

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts State Credit

Prerequisite(s): Courses to be taken sequentially.

FALL SEMESTER ONLY

Features a strong emphasis on entertainment and spectacle. Highlights for this group are weekly performances for football games, marching contests and parades. The band is marked by highly motivated, skilled individuals in all aspects of instrumental performances.

4511 Symphonic/Concert Band I

4512 Symphonic/Concert Band II

4513 Symphonic/Concert Band III

4514 Symphonic/Concert Band IV

9-12

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts State Credit

Prerequisite(s): Courses to be taken sequentially.

SPRING SEMESTER ONLY

Features the top instrumentalists from the music department. The Symphonic/Concert band perform contests, concerts and the annual spring tour. A high standard of excellence has been the trademark of these groups.

4521 Concert Band I-I

4522 Concert Band I-II

4523 Concert Band I-III

4524 Concert Band I-IV

9-12

Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts State Credit

Prerequisite(s): Courses to be taken sequentially.

Features the top instrumentalists from the music department. The Symphonic/Concert band perform contests, concerts and the annual spring tour. A high standard of excellence has been the trademark of these groups.

4531 Concert Band II-I

4532 Concert Band II-II

4533 Concert Band II-III

4534 Concert Band II-IV

9-12

Credit:1.0 Fine Arts State Credit

Prerequisite(s): Courses to be taken sequentially.

Features the top instrumentalists from the music department. The Symphonic/Concert band perform contests, concerts and the annual spring tour. A high standard of excellence has been the trademark of these groups.

4551 Instrumental Technique I

4552 Instrumental Technique II

4553 Instrumental Technique III

4554 Instrumental Technique IV

9-12

Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts State Credit

Prerequisite(s): Courses to be taken sequentially.

This course is an instrumental music class. Students enrolled in this class have the expectation of auditioning for TMEA All Region Band Auditions and performing at a Solo and Ensemble Contest. Students will learn practice techniques, audition strategies, and develop advanced skills on their respective instrument. Director permission is required to register for this class. It is expected that students will be enrolled in Marching Band (Fall) and Symphonic/Concert Band (Spring). Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis due to extenuating circumstances.

4541 Percussion I

4542 Percussion II

4543 Percussion III

4544 Percussion IV

9-12

Credit: 1.0 Fine Arts State Credit

Prerequisite(s): Courses to be taken sequentially.

Features a strong emphasis on entertainment and spectacle. Highlights for this group are weekly performances for football games, marching contests and parades. The band is marked by highly motivated, skilled individuals in all aspects of instrumental performances.