Concert Ensembles

Concert Ensembles are the core of our band program at Andover High School. Students are exposed to a wide variety of literature - from concert band standards to new compositions. Our ensembles consistently I "Superior" ratings at State Music Festivals and have been selected to perform at the Kansas Music Educator's Association Conference in 2007 and 2020.

Auditions for concert ensembles take place at the beginning of November. Specific audition dates and materials will be announced to the students in mid-October. The purpose of the audition process is to enseure that all students are placed in the appropriate ensemble based on their currently playing level. Students are highly encouraged to seek out year-long private study with an instructor who is a performance expert on the students' primary instrument.

Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band is the top concert ensemble at Andover High School. This ensemble performs advanced wind ensemble literature and performs at concerts and contests throughout the year. Students in this ensemble are expected to have a strong foundation on their instrument, practice regularly, and strive to always improve as an individual and ensemble musician. Students in this ensemble frequently perform in honor bands and continue on to perform in collegiate bands across the country.

Symphonic Band meets in the orchestra room during 1st hour (7:50 - 8:40).

Concert Band

This band performs outstanding concert band literature and performs at concerts and contests throughout the year. This ensemble prepares students to advance to Symphonic Band by providing them with a foundation of fundamentals, ensemble skills, and practice habits to help them continue to develop on their instrument.

Concert Band meets in the band room during 1st hour (7:50 - 8:40).

Concert ensemble recordings

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