Phoenix Symphony (Band)

Grades 10 - 12 (via audition)

Prerequisites: Liberty Symphonic Band (or equivalent), successful audition

Co-requisites: None (Suggested: Private lessons)

This class refines and expands skills learned in Stars and Stripes Band, in the context of a full orchestra (strings, winds, percussion). This group focuses on learning sheet music, chorales, scales, tuning, and other technical exercises. Music Theory is incorporated into the curriculum for this class as well. This group performs formal concerts in the Phoenix Room, informal concerts during the school day and attends local and regional festivals. Students in this group can audition for local honor bands, statewide honor bands, and even national groups. All students are expected to have an instrument with case and name tag, "Habits of a Successful Musician" book, 2 number 2 pencils, all appropriate supplies, band binder with music in sheet protectors, ultra-fine expo markers, stand for home practice, a metronome, and a tuner.