Symphonic Band is an intermediate level band. Students must have a minimum of two years of band or instrument experience or director approval to register for this class. Students will rehearse and perform intermediate level quality band foundational exercises and pieces in a structured environment. This is a graded class with outside assignments, required concerts, and required daily practice time.
Students must provide their own instrument, instrument supplies, and pencils. Music will be loaned to students each semester and must be returned in excellent condition.
Needed Class supplies -
~ Red 1" binder, plastic page protectors for music (apx 10-15)
~ pencil pocket with minimum 5 sharpened pencils
~ Required books include Essential Elements Book 2 and Foundations to Superior Performance specific to their instrument Percussion - EE book 2 and Foundations to Superior Performance .
Required for at home practice - Music Stand and metronome or metronome app for phone or ipad - Tonal Energy is our favorite!
TAFA Performance Uniform - See change for Gentlemen!
Ladies – Black long skirt or dress pants (no denim), black dress shoes, and a black ¾ to long-sleeve blouse with a modest neckline.Gentlemen – Black dress pants, black socks, black dress shoes, and a long sleeve black button-up dress shirt.
Lori Rooke - lori.rooke@tafa.org
Kate Whaley - kate.whaley@tafa.org