Ensemble Information

Marching Band – (Fall Football Season & Memorial Day Parade)

The Marching Band is a musical marching unit organized during the fall for the duration of the football season and any additional scheduled events. The Marching Band appears at all varsity football games, as well as other events such as pep rallies and parades. 

Rehearsals: Band Camp (occurring Monday through Friday during the 3rd week in August), Tuesdays & Thursday after school rehearsals in September and October      Performances: Each varsity football game & the District Marching Band Festival (please see the band calendar for details- www.tinyurl.com/musiccalcn )

Remind Code: text the number 81010 with @mbcougars

Band Class- Concert Band

This ensemble is the “core” of the instrumental program at CNHS. This ensemble consists of woodwind, brass and percussion players. Students of all class levels and abilities comprise this group. Members perform regularly in such events as the Holiday Concert, Spring Concert, and Graduation, as well as various community and school presentations. Membership is through class registration; honors credit is available for this class at the sophomore level and above. 

Rehearsals: During Class

Performances: Winter Concert, Spring Concert, Graduation

Remind: text the number 81010 with @cncband

Non-Class Band- Concert Band

Students not in band class (that are not in a vocational school/academy)  are unable to participate in concert band.  There are exceptions.  Please reach out to Miss Fretz (efretz@frhsd.com) 

Remind: text the number 81010 with @cncband

Pit Orchestra (Spring Musical; January-March)

The Pit Orchestra performs what is likely to be the most challenging music a high school student is likely to see. Instrumentation changes annually and is limited to the needs of the specific show. Rehearsals begin in January and require absolute commitment. Membership is available by audition only. Any students with advanced keyboard/piano proficiency should make themselves known to the director!

Remind: text the number 81010 with @cnpitband

Jazz Band (November-December; March-May)

Jazz Band is a select ensemble that affords its members the opportunity to explore both “Big Band” and Jazz Combo styles. We are committed to performing high quality jazz literature with emphasis on the standards. Membership is available by audition only. Rehearsal schedule varies. The Jazz Band consists of the following standard instrumentation: alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drum set, auxiliary percussion, guitar, bass and keyboard. Additions or subtractions may be made based on the requirements of the composer.

Remind: text the number 81010 with @jazzcnhs

Choir 

Choir can only be taken as a class.  Students of all class levels and abilities comprise this group. Members perform regularly in such events as the Holiday Concert, Spring Concert, and Graduation, as well as various community and school presentations. Membership is through class registration; honors credit is available for this class at the sophomore level and above. 

Other Opportunities

Select students who are enrolled in the instrumental music program have the opportunity to audition for All-Shore (County), Region II (Central Jersey), and All-State Ensembles (if qualified).

Please refer to the "Regional Ensembles" page within the ColtsNeckMusic site.

Please visit NJMEA.org  to access solo audition information