Concert Band/ Honors Band/ Advisory Band

Concert Band:

The members of this course make up the Concert, Pep and Jazz Bands. The Concert Band meets daily and performs two major concerts during the school year. All members enrolled in the instrumental music program will have the opportunity to perform varied styles of music. Emphasis will be placed on balance, blend, intonation, counting, scales, proper tone production, breath support, and sight-reading. All members of the Concert Band must participate in the Pep Band. The Pep Band performs for all home varsity football games, as well as some boys’ basketball, girls’ basketball and volleyball games. Participation in the Illinois High School Association (I.H.S.A.) Spring Solo and Ensemble Festival is strongly encouraged. Upon completion of his/her term in band, each student will possess a more in-depth knowledge of band literature, skill in music reading and interpretation, and practical sight-reading skills.

Concert Band Honors:

In addition to the regular course requirements for advanced band, a musical project will be required each quarter. Attendance at approved outside-of-school musical performances will also be required. Specific requirements to be provided by the instructor.

Advisory Band:

Advisory Band was created to create an opportunity for students to participate in band that were unable to fit band into their class schedule. Advisory Band occurs during advisory period on Mondays and Fridays with the full band present.