Band
Berea High School
Instrumental Band 1 & 2
Course Names/Codes:
Instrumental Band 1 - 353102CW
Instrumental Band 2 - 353202CW
Director: Emma Draney
The Instrumental Band Course is a wind ensemble class where students will perform music with others, learn the components of music, and grow as a musician.
Prerequisites: Student will need to have taken a band class the year prior to entering high school. Students must know how to read the basics in music such as note names, note values, and can count basic rhythms. If you have not taken band and would like to learn, we have a beginning band course that we offer.
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: In the process- but will hopefully be a yes
Audition required for participation: No, just that you have taken and passed a band course within the last year prior to entering high school.
Sign up process: Register for Instrumental Band while selecting courses for the upcoming school year.
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: Instrumental Band meets during the school day as one of their classes. During the semester that the class is not being offered, the ensemble will rehearse after school on Mondays and Thursdays.
Costs/Fees: Instrumental Band is free. However, there can be the cost of instrument repairs or items such as reeds,etc.
📞 864-355-1684
Blue Ridge High School
Instrumental Band 1 & 2
Course Names/Codes:
Instrumental Band 1 - 353102CW
Instrumental Band 2 - 353202CW
Director: Eric Wells
A symphonic band course focusing on the development of intermediate to advance aspects of playing a band instrument.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation from middle school band director
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: To be in band as a freshman, marching band is required (unless you play a fall sport). After your freshman year, marching band is strongly encouraged.
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Talk to your middle school band director or high school director where you're zoned to attend.
Sign up dates: During BRHS class registration
Time Commitment: Spring Camp during April or May, two weeks of band camp before school starts, Monday (4-6), Tuesday (4-7), Thursday (4-7) during the school year, football games, six or seven Saturdays starting in mid-September through the end of October.
Costs/Fees: $400 (broken up into several payments and payment plan options if needed).
Important Information: Band is a yearlong course. Counselors should make every effort to enroll students in yearlong band class.
📞 803-517-9997
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Carolina High School and Academy
Instrumental Music: Band 1 & 2
Course Names/Codes:
Instrumental Music: Band 1 -
Instrumental Music: Band 2 -
Director: Rebecca Summey
"Freshman Band" is for all 9th grade band students to adjust to a more challenging musical experience. Students will work as an ensemble to further develop their technique on their instrument and expand their knowledge of musical repertoire. A full year in the 9th grade concert band is required before moving to the Upperclassmen Concert Band sections.
Prerequisites: Students must have been in band for at least one year during middle school and receive a recommendation to continue in high school from their middle school band director.
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: Yes; 9th grade students are strongly encouraged to participate in marching band. Extenuating circumstances preventing this will be discussed with the student, family, and band staff on a case-by-case basis.
Audition required for participation: Color Guard and Percussion students will have clinics with the adjunct staff in April. All rising 9th grade students will have "spring training" in May. The required materials and more information will be communicated to students and their current band directors in March.
Sign up process: Request Band class for both the fall and spring semester with your guidance counselor. Plan to attend the in-person registration event in the spring at Carolina.
Sign up dates: In-person registration will be in May. The deadline to register will be June 4.
Time Commitment:
Marching Band: 2 weeks of camp during the summer before the school year starts as well as Mondays 4:00 - 5:30 PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:15 - 6:15 PM; select Friday evenings for home football games; and select Saturdays to travel to competitions.
Concert Band: 90-minute class every school day; 1-2 concerts after school each semester; rehearsals before or after school scheduled as needed; open practice time for all band students every morning before school, 8:00 - 8:35 AM
Costs/Fees: Approximately $100.00 to cover instrument rental, class materials, and general supplies. This cost may vary depending on the student's instrument and can be flexible as needed.
📞 864-355-2390
Eastside High School
Instrumental Music: Band
Course Name: Instrumental Music: Band
Course Code: 353102CW
Director: Jeanene Smith
This is the primary concert band ensemble for Eastside. Students in this course will be required to perform in our fall festival, winter concert, concert performance assessment, spring concert, and graduation. Students in this course will have opportunities to audition for region, county and all state bands as well as solo and ensemble.
Prerequisites: Participation in the middle school program or private instruction and teacher recommendation.
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Fill out the marching commitment form and turn it in to your band director. Contact the director for the form.
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period. June 1 is the deadline for marching signups.
Time Commitment:
Concert Band: Year-long class, around 4 after-school rehearsals per year, fall festival, winter concert, Concert Performance Assessment, spring concert, and graduation.
Marching Band: Band camp is July 25-29 and August 1-5. Rehearsals are during the school year on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:15 - 7:00 PM, August-October.
Costs/Fees: Marching Fee is approximately $200
Important Information: Fill out our Interest Form for more information
📞 864-355-2521
Fine Arts Center
Chamber Music
Course Name: Percussion, Winds, and Brass Chamber Music
Course Code:
Director: Wesley Strasser
Percussion class focuses on individual development of percussionists through standard pedagogy, percussion ensemble, and orchestral repertoire. Winds and Brass Chamber Music focuses on teaching students to communicate musically and interpersonally in a chamber music setting.
Prerequisites: Successfully audition into the program.
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Audition required for participation: An audition is required. The requirements can be found on the program website.
Sign up process: Information to audition can be found on the program website
Sign up dates: Audition window, 12/1/21 - 1/20/22
Time Commitment: Class time during the school day, plus an expected 1-2 hrs of individual practice at least 5 days/week outside of school.
Costs/Fees: $0
📞 864-355-2568
Fountain Inn High School
Band 1 / Percussion 1
Course Name: Band 1 / Percussion 1
Course Code:
Director: Joshua Tillman
This course emphasizes basic musicianship and performance techniques on individual woodwind brass and percussion instruments. Students concentrate on developing technique breath control, tone quality, range and proper posture. Students participate in small and large ensembles in which quality traditional and contemporary literature reinforce important musical concepts. The major emphasis of this course is on traditional concert literature. Students will have the opportunity to perform as soloists and members of ensembles.
Prerequisites: Participation in the middle school program or private study and teacher recommendation
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: Yes
Audition required for participation: Band is inclusive and students are rarely turned away from participation. Auditions are to determine parts and help the Directors prepare for the needs of all students.
Rising 8th grade Woodwind/Brass/Percussion students will need to audition to participate in Competitive Marching Band. Incoming 9th grade students do not need to audition but must be recommended by their middle school director. Students participating in Fall sports may still participate in the class and not participate in Marching Band. Students not participating in a Fall sport must participate in marching band. Percussion students will need to attend live auditions in April to determine parts. Woodwind/Brass students will be given a link to submit an audition video. It is recommended that students begin learning Junior Scales/Chromatic Scale and Region Solo. Audition information will be provided to your middle school director.
Percussion auditions are open to all middle and high school students through auditions (middle school students must be zoned for Fountain Inn HS). Clinics and auditions will occur in April. It is recommended that students begin learning Junior Scales/Chromatic Scale, Rudiments, and Region Solo.
Color Guard Auditions for Marching Band are open to all middle and high school students through auditions (middle school students must be zoned for Fountain Inn HS). Clinics and auditions will occur in April at FIHS. More information will be sent to schools starting in March. Guard students are not required to participate in class.
Competitive Winter Guard (Spring) is open to all students in middle or high school. Middle school students do not have to be zoned for FIHS but may participate if their zoned high school does not have an active Winter Guard. Auditions occur in November at FIHS.
Competitive Winter Percussion Ensemble is based on interest and auditions. Check website and social media for audition information beginning Fall 2022.
Sign up process: Visit our website
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment:
Competitive Marching Band (Fall) begins at the end of July and runs through October.
Spring Training: April/May
Marching Band Camp: end of July / beginning of August
Rehearsals: 2-3 rehearsals after school, 4:30-6:30 PM weekly, ending in October
Football games: Friday nights, ending in October
Competitions: Saturdays, ending in October
Competitive Winter Guard (Spring) is from November - March.
Rehearsals: 2 rehearsals after school, weekly, plus some Saturdays. Ending in March
Competitions: Saturdays, ending in March
Costs/Fees: The entire Band participates in many fundraisers throughout the year. Payments are also broken into a payment schedule. Competitive Marching Band - $300; Winter Guard - $300; Winter Percussion - TBA
Important Information:
📞 864-452-1826
Greenville High School
Instrumental Music: Band 1 Honors & 2 Honors
Course Names/Codes:
Instrumental Band 1 Honors - 353127HW
Instrumental Band 2 Honors - 253200HW
Colorguard 1 -
Director: Travis Waters
View the syllabus for course information.
Prerequisites: Band Director recommendation.
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: Yes
Audition required for participation: There is no audition. Just need for the middle school band director to recommend students.
Sign up process: All students registered for band class will be signed up for marching band.
Sign up dates: Students will be signed up once they register for the class.
Time Commitment: The marching band rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 to 7:30 after school. See this link for a sample calendar on page 2 from 2021 marching band. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OCgTvkKXI0eUrVfenaGkDJaunhyoF8wfN3ZlS7fR9n4/edit
Costs/Fees: The only costs to participate in marching band at Greenville High School is paying for your marching shoes ($30 or less).
Important Information: The band at Greenville High School travels a lot. In the last few years, we have visited Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, Dayton, Ohio, Indianapolis, and them parks such as Universal Studios, Fun Spot, Disney World, Carowinds, and Busch Gardens. We host indoor percussion, indoor winds, and indoor winterguard in addition to our fall marching band. Our groups compete in World Championships in Dayton, OH every year and compete in numerous other regional and state competitions. If you like to travel and perform, Greenville High is the place for you.
📞 864-355-5577
Greer High School
Instrumental Music 1
Course Name: Instrumental Music 1
Course Code: 353102CW
Director: Jeff Norman
This is a class for Freshman band students' first semester.
Prerequisites: You have participated in middle school band at least 2 years
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Your middle school band director can recommend you for the class
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: This class meets for 90 minutes a day, first semester.
Costs/Fees: $0
Important Information: This class is open to any 9th grade student wanting to continue playing.
📞 864-355-5738
Instrumental Music 2: Concert Band
Course Name: Instrumental Music 2
Course Code: 353202CW
Director: Jeff Norman
Concert Band
Prerequisites: You have completed at least 2 years of middle school band
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Your middle school band director can recommend students to continue and take this course
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: This class meets for 90 minutes a day for a semester.
Costs/Fees: $0
Important Information: Students spend time during this class working on fundamentals of playing and learning music to present for concerts and other events.
📞 864-355-5738
Instrumental Music 2-8: Symphonic Winds
Course Name: Symphonic Winds (Instrumental Music 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8)
Course Code:
Director: Jeff Norman
This group is comprised of 9th - 12th graders that want to experience a higher level musical playing. This is the top concert group at the school and they perform in local and state concert festivals.
Prerequisites: Students must have achieved a high level of musical understanding and skill in order to participate in this ensemble
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No audition is required, but is also based on director recommendation
Sign up process: Teacher recommendation
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: 90 minutes a day during semester two. Students are also required to attend music sections after school usually from 4:15 pm until 6:30 pm. This class only meets second semester.
Costs/Fees: Approximately $75 (covers entry fees, travel, etc.)
Important Information: The Symphonic Winds program at Greer has had a continuous amount of success over the years. This group plays grade IV - V music and has achieved several Superior ratings in performance.
📞 864-355-5738
Marching Band
Course Name: Marching Band
Course Code:
Director: Jeff Norman
Marching Band is open to all students interested in participating.
Prerequisites: Students must have had at least 2 years of prior musical experience unless they plan to participate in the colorguard program.
Enrollment required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Email the director
Sign up dates: Any time
Time Commitment: Tues-Thurs, 4:15 - 7:00 PM; Friday night football games; Saturday contests
Costs/Fees: $300, however, we will work with families on this as needed
Important Information: The Greer Marching Band finished 5th at the SCBDA Upper State Marching Band Championships out of 17 bands and finished 6th at the SCBDA State Marching Band Championships.
📞 864-355-5738
Hillcrest High School
Instrumental Music: Band 1 Honors
Course Name: Instrumental Music: Band 1 Honors
Course Code: 353127HW
Director: Thom Freeland
Concert Band class
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: Yes, Freshmen are required to be in Marching Band in order to be in Concert Band class
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Middle school teacher will sign you up
Sign up dates: During registration
Time Commitment: Class time and marching band practice (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 4:15-6:30 PM; Friday football games; Saturday contests, and parades)
Costs/Fees: $250 Marching Band fee
📞 864-355-3684
Instrumental Music: Band 2 Honors
Course Name: Instrumental Music: Band 2 Honors
Course Code: 353200HW
Director: Thom Freeland
Concert band class
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: Freshman are required to be in marching band their first year in order to be in band class
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: During registration; through the website for marching band
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: Class time and marching band practice (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 4:15-6:30 PM; Friday football games; Saturday contests, and parades)
Costs/Fees: $250 Marching Band fee
📞 864-355-3684
Jazz Band 1
Course Name: Jazz Band 1
Course Code: 453101CW
Director: Thom Freeland
Jazz Band: study and perform the various styles of jazz.
Prerequisites: Teacher recommendation
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: Yes, Freshmen are required to be in Marching Band in order to be in Jazz band
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: During registration; through the website for marching band
Sign up dates: During registration
Time Commitment: Class time and marching band practice (Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 4:15-6:30 PM; Friday football games; Saturday contests, and parades)
Costs/Fees: $250 Marching Band fee
📞 864-355-3684
JL Mann High School
Instrumental Music: Band 1, 2, & Percussion
Course Names & Codes: Instrumental Music: Band 1, 2, Percussion
Instrumental Music: Band 1 (Non-Percussion) - 353102CW
Instrumental Music: Band 2 (Non-Percussion) - 353202CW
Instrumental Music: Percussion -
Director: David Keller
This course emphasizes basic musicianship and performance techniques on individual woodwind brass and percussion instruments. Students concentrate on developing technique breath control tone quality range and proper posture. Students participate in small and large ensembles in which quality traditional and contemporary literature reinforce important musical concepts. The major emphasis of this course is on traditional concert literature. Students will have the opportunity to perform as soloists and members of ensembles.
Prerequisites: Middle School band or teacher recommendation
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Your guidance counselor
Sign up dates: Registration time for courses
Time Commitment: Concert Band will meet one afternoon a week from 4:00-5:00 PM at the conclusion of marching season
Costs/Fees: $20-$70, depending on whether instrument rental is needed
Important Information: The JL Mann Band program is a highly competitive program and full of various ensembles including marching band, concert band, winter guard, winter percussion, jazz band, and small ensembles. Students create a community that welcomes all into our program and supports their commitment to excellence!
📞 864-355-6359
Mauldin High School
Instrumental Music: Band 1
Course Name: Instrumental Music: Band 1
Course Code:
Director: Adam Scheuch
A symphonic band course focusing on the developing of intermediate to advanced aspects of playing a band instrument.
Prerequisites: 8th grade band and instructor approval
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: Yes, for all 9th grade students not involved in a fall sport
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Sign up for the band class
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: Regularly scheduled class time
Marching band (required for 9th grade students)
Band camp: July 25 - August 5
Rehearsals: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00-7:30 PM
Friday night home football games until November 5
Saturday competitions until November 5
Costs/Fees: $550 for marching band
📞 864-355-6615
Riverside High School
Instrumental Band / Percussion
Course Name: Instrumental Band / Instrumental Percussion
Course Code:
Director: Kris Bence
Instrumental Band consists of band students who will perform a varied repertoire of music in a concert setting. Students in this class will perform music -- alone and with others -- that will challenge them to grow as a musician.
Prerequisites: Students must have middle school band experience and be approved by the middle school band director. Students who are not involved in middle school band but play an instrument can be a part of the high school band program, pending an audition with the High School director.
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: Students who are in band class must participate in the marching band unless they participate in a Fall sport (i.e. football, cross country, etc.). Any other reasons for not participating in the marching band must be cleared with the high school director.
Audition required for participation: No. Students are placed based on their middle school director's recommendation.
Sign up process: Information will be passed out in your band class, or you may email the high school director.
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: Marching Band students rehearse on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 4:45-7:00 PM in the fall. This ends at the end of October. Concerts are four times per year.
Costs/Fees: $375 Marching Band dues (Students who need assistance with dues, please email the director. Finances should never be a reason to not participate)
📞 864-355-7989
Southside High School
Instrumental Music: Band 1
Course Name: Instrumental Music: Band 1
Course Code: 353102CW
Director: Nicholas Bruce
This course emphasizes basic musicianship and performance techniques on individual woodwind brass and percussion instruments. Students concentrate on developing technique breath control tone quality range and proper posture. Students participate in small and large ensembles in which quality traditional and contemporary literature reinforce important musical concepts. The major emphasis of this course is on traditional concert literature. Students will have the opportunity to perform as soloists and members of ensembles.
Prerequisites: Participation in the middle school program, or private study and teacher recommendation
Enrollment required for participation: No
Marching band required for participation: TBD
Audition required for participation: No audition required
Sign up process: With current guidance counselor
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: At least 2 concerts during the year (Fall and Spring)
Costs/Fees: $0
Important Information: I'm excited for any student that is thinking about joining Southside's band. I'm looking forward to building a strong program with my young students, and I can't wait to meet all our future members!
📞 843-616-1167
Travelers Rest High School
Instrumental Music: Band 1 - 8
Course Name: Instrumental Band 1-8
Course Code:
Director: Harrison Thornton
Instrumental band is the perfect class for anyone trying to fulfill their fine arts credit while getting to enjoy a plethora of new and exciting experiences. Students who participate in Instrumental Band will become part of an award-winning ensemble and play music that is not only fun but challenging. As part of the band, you will travel and perform in various venues across the state and country. One of our goals as a class is to have each student leaving with the attitude that they want to be the greatest version of themselves. Instrumental Band is open to anyone who plays brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments.
Prerequisites: Middle School Band
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Speak to your school Guidance Counselor
Sign up dates: During course registration
Time Commitment: Class period that meets each day, concerts, and after school rehearsals for those concerts
Costs/Fees: $0
📞 864-355-0047
Marching Band
Course Name: The Golden Regiment Marching Band
Course Code:
Director: Harrison Thornton
Golden Regiment offers instruction on color guard and woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. This is designed for students who participated in middle school band and wish to continue their musical education. Students who participate in Golden Regiment will experience a wide variety of music and dance. Students will have the opportunity to perform for large audiences and compete against schools from all over the state and country. Golden Regiment’s goal is to instill a pursuit for lifelong excellence within all of our members.
Prerequisites: Middle School Band
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Show up to the first day of Band Camp or email the director
Sign up dates: Any time
Time Commitment: Daily rehearsals starting in the summer towards the end of July. This is the beginning of band camp. During the school week, we rehearse Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 4:15 - 7:00 PM. Performance dates vary from year to year, but expect most Saturdays to be busy during your time with Golden Regiment!
Costs/Fees: $100
📞 864-435-7901
Wade Hampton High School
Instrumental Music: Band 1 & 2
Course Names/Codes:
Instrumental Music: Band 1 - 353102CW
Instrumental Music: Band 2 - 353202CW
Director: Joseph Ritchie
Concert Band
Prerequisites: Middle School Band
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: During course registration
Sign up dates: During course registration
Time Commitment: Rehearse during class time. 1-2 concerts per semester.
Costs/Fees: $0
📞 864-355-0162
Instrumental Music: Band 3 / 3 Honors
Course Names/Codes:
Instrumental Music: Band 3 - 353302CW
Instrumental Music: Band 3 Honors - 353302HW
Director: Joseph Ritchie
Concert Band
Prerequisites: Middle School Band, and Instrumental Music 1 and 2
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: During course registration
Sign up dates: During course registration
Time Commitment: In class rehearsals and 1-2 evening performances
Costs/Fees: $0
📞 864-355-0162
Instrumental Music: Band 4 / 4 Honors
Course Names/Codes:
Instrumental Music: Band 4 - 353402HW
Instrumental Music: Band 4 Honors - 353402HW
Director: Joseph Ritchie
Concert Band
Prerequisites: Middle School Band, and Instrumental Music 1, 2, and 3
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: During course registration
Sign up dates: During course registration
Time Commitment: In class rehearsals and 1-2 evening performances
Costs/Fees: $0
📞 864-355-0162
Marching Band
Course Name: Marching Band
Course Code:
Director: Joseph Ritchie
WHHS Marching Band is a competitive marching band. The program takes place outside of regular class hours from August-October.
Prerequisites: Middle School Band
Enrollment required for participation: No
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: If you attend League or Sevier, sign up through your Band Director. If not, email the high school director in April to sign up.
Sign up dates: March-May of the previous school year
Time Commitment: Two weeks of Band Camp before school starts; weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 4:00 - 7:00 PM; Friday night football games and extra rehearsals; Saturday competitions through the end of October.
Costs/Fees: $500
📞 864-355-0162
Woodmont High School
Band
Course Name: Band
Course Code:
Director: Brent Schooley
Students will prepare music for performances while simultaneously learning history, techniques, and citizenship.
Prerequisites: Middle School Band, or Band 1
Enrollment required for participation: Yes
Marching band required for participation: All Freshmen are required to participate in Marching Band
Audition required for participation: No
Sign up process: Through your school counselor or contacting Mr. Schooley
Sign up dates: Must register for class during registration period
Time Commitment: Rehearsal time during class. For marching band, two 3-hour after school rehearsals each week, plus Friday football games and Saturday contests.
Costs/Fees: $250 Marching Band fee per season
📞 864-355-8670