Concert Band

Concert Band is offered at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced level. All three classes meet during the school day, and perform in two concerts annually, one in December, and one in May. Students who enroll in these classes have the option to pick one of the following instruments:

Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Saxophone, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, or Percussion

Students enrolled in a band class that meets during the school are not required to participate in marching band, but are welcome to do so. Band students will also have the opportunity at the end of each school to participate in a Music in the Parks Festival, at an amusement park that will be determined each school year. Students will perform their Spring concert music for judges to get feedback in the morning, and then spend the day at an amusement park.

Concert Band counts towards the elective credits that every student must take in order to graduate, and can be taken all four years of high school, and encouraged! All grades and any ability level are welcome, appropriate class placement is at the discretion of the director.

BEGINNING BAND: 1 Credit towards graduation

The Beginning Band course is designed to introduce and afford our students the opportunity to play a band instrument. Its secondary purpose is to assist those students looking to reinforce or relearn basic skills not mastered in the elementary and/or middle school band program. At this level, students learn basic technique and fundamentals of their chosen instrument as well as basic notation and music theory. Student participation in public performance is at the discretion of the director at this level. Students are graded on participation in class and completion of given assignments.

INTERMEDIATE BAND: 1 Credit towards graduation- can be repeated repeated all four years.

Prerequisites: This course requires completion of beginner band, an audition, and/or teacher recommendation.

At this level of study, students further develop their playing skills and learn to become a member of the concert band. Students are taught to play concert music encompassing various periods, genres, styles, and levels of difficulty. Students continue to learn varying and more advanced elements of music notation and music theory. Students are required to perform in two public performances (concerts) during the school year, one in December and one in May. Students are graded on participation in class, concert performances, and completion of any other given assignments. At this level, students are given the opportunity to become a member of the co-curricular marching band if they choose, which includes summer band camp, football games, and various other functions throughout the year.

ADVANCED BAND: 1 Credit towards graduation- can be repeated all four years.

Prerequisites: This course requires an audition and/or teacher recommendation.

At this level of study, students must be proficient on their instruments. This course is designed to further refine musicianship and performance skills. Students are taught to play concert music encompassing various periods, genres, styles, and levels of difficulty. Students continue to learn varying and more advance elements of music notation and music theory. Students are required to perform in all scheduled band concerts and rehearsals, and mat be given the opportunity to perform in smaller ensembles. Students are graded on participation in class, concert performances, and completion of any other given assignments. At this level, students are given the opportunity to become a member of the co-curricular marching band if they choose, which includes summer band camp, football games, and various other functions throughout the year.