JHS Ensembles

Symphonic Winds

Symphonic Winds is a select, advanced to mastery-level performing organization in the

instrumental music department, and performs grade 4/5/6 literature. This ensemble

performs at major regional concert band festivals. There are some after school rehearsals

in the weeks prior to concerts, festivals, etc.

Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble is an advanced performing organization in the instrumental music

department, and performs grade 3/4/5 literature. There are some after school rehearsals in

the weeks prior to concerts, festivals, etc.

Symphonic Band

Concert Band is an intermediate to advanced performing organization in the instrumental

music department, and performs grade 2/3/4 literature. There are some after school

rehearsals in the weeks prior to concerts, festivals, etc.

Jazz Ensemble

Jazz Ensemble is an advanced performing organization in the instrumental music

department, and performs a wide variety of jazz, rock, and latin music. This ensemble

will be comprised of the standard big band instrumentation, and is an extra-curricular,

auditioned group.

Marching Band

Membership in the marching band requires strenuous physical exercise and the ability to

play the difficult literature encountered in the activity. All students enrolled in the band

program are encouraged to march, and all marching band instrumentalists are expected to

be enrolled in an instrumental class during the school day (Please contact Mr. Golding to

discuss conflicts with schedules). The marching band performs in the fall.

Percussion Ensembles

These ensemble will rehearse and perform percussion ensemble literature, as well as their

respective symphonic winds/wind ensemble/symphonic band material. In addition to

performing in regular band concerts, this ensemble also performs at solo and ensemble,

community events, and percussion-specific festivals.

Colorguard

Students who are interested in dance, choreography, and movement may choose to

audition for our colorguard. The guard is an extension of our winter guard program.

Auditions are usually held at the end of April/early May.