These ensembles are for students that have successfully completed at least one year of band, and meet on a daily basis in preparation for concerts and contests throughout the school year, as well as pep rallies, football games, and Region Band auditions.
Wind Ensemble is the varsity band and a greater level of difficulty in music requires members to possess exceptional musicianship and good work ethic.
Symphonic Band is the non-varsity band and students enrolled in Wind Ensemble may play a secondary instrument in Symphonic Band if scheduling allows.
This ensemble is intended for students interested in playing and performing on musical instruments with little or no prior knowledge. This class is for students wishing to participate in band at the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Students will be tested by a band director prior to the end of the previous school year, or start of the current school year when necessary, to help determine which instrument they are best suited to play. Instrument selection will be determined by the director with the interest of the student in mind.
This ensemble meets outside of class time. Jazz instrumentation is usually limited to saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section, so a student interested in this ensemble may need to learn a secondary instrument.