Student Ensembles

Beginner Band

Beginner Band is the first step in your musical journey as a member of the Vivian Field Viking Band. Students in the Beginner Band will be in instrument specific classes where they can learn to play their instrument in a small-group setting. No previous musical background is required. Students will learn how to play their instrument in a fun environment designed to teach all of the skills necessary to be successful in middle school and beyond.

The Beginner Band will perform several concerts throughout the first year. We will have our Beginner Demonstration Concert in the fall semester and a Spring Concert at the end of the year, as well as travel to a competition in the spring semester. Students in the Beginner Band will be expected to take their instrument home every day to practice and have all supplies and music in class every day. There are minimal rehearsals outside of school for students in Beginner Band and all obligations will be communicated in advance.

The Beginner Band is primarily made up of 6th grade students, but we love beginners of any age!

Mr. Haag teaches the beginner flute, clarinet and saxophone classes.

Mrs. LeCount teaches the beginner trumpet, french horn, and low brass classes.

Mr. Dominguez teaches the beginner percussion class.

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is an intermediate/advanced ensemble designed to emphasize continued individual and ensemble development. Students are selected for the Symphonic Band based upon audition and their past performance in the band program. Students are encouraged to participate in the All District and All Region audition learning process to help build those individual skills. The Symphonic Band performs at the Fall Concert, Winter Concert, Pre-UIL, UIL, and Spring Concert. They also perform at school pep rallies, football games, outside competitions, and Solo and Ensemble.  Students in Symphonic Band are required to attend one before or after school sectional per week as well as additional rehearsals and clinics.  Mrs. LeCount teaches the Symphonic Band with assistance from Mr. Haag.

Honors Band

The Honors Band is the Varsity ensemble at Vivian Field.  This is an advanced class designed to emphasize continued individual and ensemble development.  Students are selected for the Honors Band based upon audition, their ability to demonstrate an advanced proficiency on their instrument, and their past performance in the band program.  Students are encouraged to participate in the All District and All Region audition learning process to help build those individual skills.  The Honors Band performs at the Fall Concert, Winter Concert, Pre-UIL, UIL, and Spring Concert.  They also perform at school pep rallies, football games, invitational competitions, and Solo and Ensemble.  Students in Honors Band are required to attend one before or after school sectional per week as well as additional rehearsals and clinics.  Mr. Haag teaches the Honors Band with assistance from Mrs. LeCount.