Ensembles

Cadet Band (6th Grade Beginning)

Introduces music reading and instrumental performance. Students will learn to notate, interpret, and perform music, demonstrating a characteristic tone on their instruments. This ensemble will help to develop fundamental skills through the exploration of beginning band literature.  This group has 3-4 required after-school events.  

Concert Band (7th Grade Intermediate)

Consists mainly of students in their 2nd year of study.  In this ensemble, we explore intermediate band literature. Students will continue developing fundamental skills and practice habits in this ensemble. Students will refine their musicianship skills, exploring quality instrumental literature and more advanced concepts. Auditions will be held for part assignments, not admission to the ensemble.  Private lessons are encouraged.  This group has 4-5 required after-school events.

Symphonic Band (8th Grade Advanced)

Consists mainly of students in their 3rd year of study.  This ensemble serves as the top performing band of the instrumental division. Students will continue to refine their musicianship skills, exploring advanced instrumental literature and concepts and delving deeper into history and theory. Auditions will be held for part assignments, not admission to the ensemble. Private lessons are suggested.  This group has 4-5 required after-school events.

Cougar Big Band aka “The CBB”

The CBB introduces, develops, and applies knowledge of styles and performance techniques for varied contemporary and early jazz literature. Includes tone production, ensemble performance, stylistic interpretation and basic improvisational techniques.  

Conestoga Color Guard  

The Conestoga Color Guard focuses on dance and flag choreography.  This group will march with the band all parades.