Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band

The Hershey Symphonic Band is a non-auditioned ensemble that focuses on the development of fundamental skills necessary to perform on their instrument in a group and individually. Study of wind band music will be enriched with the study of music theory, history, and composition. Students in Symphonic Band must demonstrate developing ability through performance of intermediate band literature, solo literature, major and chromatic scales, sight-singing, and sight-reading. Students in the Symphonic Band have represented Hershey in the DCMEA County Band and PMEA District 7 Band.

Dress Policy - Formal Concert Dress

ALL BLACK. Every piece of clothing must be solid, plain black. No patterns, no colors, nothing shinny. No t-shirts, polos, or other short-sleeved shirts. Sleeves must be at least 3/4 length and all bottoms must come below the knees when seated.  Appropriate clothing includes: Long-sleeve black dress shirt, black blouse (3/4 sleeves), black jacket, long black dress, black skirt (with black leggings), and/or black dress pants WITH black shoes and black socks. Long, black ties are required when wearing a long-sleeve dress shirt. Any other accessories should blend in with your outfit - nothing flashy. You get the point - all black. 

We are ONE band. Wearing proper black concert attire helps place audience member’s focus off of the individual and onto the ensemble and the music. Any student arriving for a concert not in proper concert attire will be asked to return/call home for the correct attire. Parents – thank you for your help in making sure your child is dressed appropriately for school concerts! 

Band Lesson Requirements

Band Lesson Rotation

2023-2024 CONCERTS

October 25th, 2023 – HHS Fall Band and Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm 

December 4th, 2023 – Winter Dress Rehearsal, 6:00-9:00pm (BANDS TIME TBD) 

December 6th, 2023 – HHS Music Dept. Winter Concert, 7:30pm 

December 21st, 2023 – HHS Music Dept. Assembly, during school hours 

March 19th, 2024 – DTSD All-District Bands Concert (***NEW***), 7:00pm 

April 29th, 2024 – HHS Spring Bands Concert, 7:00pm