Concert Band

The Concert Band is an entry-level band class open to all brass, woodwind, and percussion musicians in 9th grade. This ensemble performs at Walter Johnson High School's Winter and Spring Instrumental Music concerts. It is recommended that students have completed at least two years of band classes at the middle school level before enrolling in Concert Band. All band students must pass this class (or complete an equivalent-level high-school instrumental music course) before taking Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Orchestra, or Jazz Ensemble.

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Official Course Course Description -- Concert Band (ART2093)

0.5 credit per semester

Students will develop and refine the skills that will enable them to perform music at the MBDA Grade II - IV level of difficulty. In addition to performing music, basic creating and responding activities are included. Additional experiences may include athletic bands, solo/chamber performance, or musical theatre opportunities. In addition to performing music, creating and responding activities are included. Public performances during and after school may be required to meet course objectives. This course may be repeated unlimited times for credit. 

Prerequisite:MS Band 3 or by audition
Grade Level: 9
Unlimited repeats for subject credit