The Band Focus Program at AJHS is designed to take your abilities and knowledge to a higher level. You will experience the following:
Focused Instruction on your specific instrument and how to become a more well-rounded musician and performer
Music Theory & Music History Lessons that will allow you to dive deeper into our selected music and beyond
Score Analysis of our concert literature for harmonic structure and form while incorporating conducting techniques
Solo and Small Ensemble performance opportunities both in-class and outside of class to build solo proficiency
Performances in all of the AJHS Concert Band's seasonal concerts
The goal of the Band Focus Program is to equip dedicated musicians with the skills necessary to become a highly proficient performer and knowledgeable individual in the matters of music making, analysis, and history. For those that are looking to pursue music in post-secondary education or as a career, the Band Focus Program will prepare you for your first year of a collegiate music program.
Director of Bands - Mr. Andrew Sokolowski