Different Types of Band

ATHLETIC BANDS

Alcovy Tiger Band (Marching Band) - Performs at all Alcovy football games, as well as marching band competitions, battle of the bands, and parades. Participants must attend mandatory fundamentals camp and band camp during the summer.

Alcovy Pep Band* -

Performs at most Alcovy varsity boys and girls basketball home games. Comprised primarily of marching band members but open for auditions for non-members.

CLASSICAL BANDS

Wind Ensemble -

A select group of the finest wind players and percussionists from the Alcovy Band program. The Wind Ensemble performs Grade 5 and 6 band literature and participates in GMEA LGPE yearly.

Symphonic Band -

An intermediate level classical band that performs Grade 5 band literature and participates in GMEA LGPE yearly.

Concert Band -

Focuses on developing the fundamental skills needed to be successful in either Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble. Concert Band performs Grade 4 and 5 band literature and participates in GMEA LGPE yearly.

Chamber Ensembles* -

Small groups of the most exceptional musicians from the classical bands. Examples are brass quintet, woodwind quintet, saxophone quartet, etc

Percussion Ensemble* -

Small group consisting of only percussion instruments (drums). Gives students an opportunity to learn a variety of instruments they will be required to play in All-State and college auditions.

COMMERICAL BANDS

Jazz Band I* -

Top performing jazz band that performs challenging music from the standard jazz repertoire. Improvisational skills are developed.

Jazz Band II -

Beginning jazz band that introduces the concepts of swing, syncopation, and improvisation. Basic music from the standard jazz repertoire is performed.

Jazz Combo* -

Small group of the most exceptional musicians from the jazz bands. Focuses on jazz performance practices and performs jazz standards as well as some popular music.

* This band/ensemble may be called upon to perform at various school and/or county academic and social events