Band & Orchestra

Beginning Band

If you have no prior musical experience in a wind instrument (such as Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium, Trombone, or Tuba), or Percussion instruments, then this is the class for you. Students do not need to have any previous musical education to participate; students of all levels of experience are welcome to join and learn a wind or percussion instrument.

Advanced Band

This ensemble is for students who have been playing on a wind or percussion instrument for at least one year and/or have the prior musical knowledge to participate in this ensemble. Members of this ensemble have the opportunity to travel and perform at music festivals.

Jazz Band

Jazz rehearses before school two to three times each week. It is comprised of students on an audition basis. This ensemble is called upon for many performances some planned and some impromptu. The students in the ensemble range from intermediate to advanced. Instruments involved are saxophone, trombone/baritone, trumpet, percussion, piano, guitar, and bass guitar/string bass.

Orchestra

For students who would like to play or that have played on a string instrument such as Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass. Students in this ensemble will have the ability to advance their skills on their instrument and be given opportunities to share their knowledge with others. This class will also be given the opportunity to travel.