Band & Percussion
Viera High School Instrumental Music offers a comprehensive program including opportunities for orchestra, band, jazz, percussion, and color guard.
percussion methods (instrumental techniques)
The Percussion Class offers specific instruction for student musicians seeking to expand their knowledge of percussion techniques. Extra rehearsals and performances are required.
Concert Band
Symphonic Band provides intermediate woodwind, brass, and percussion instruction in a class setting. Emphasis is placed on music fundamentals, technical, and listening skills. Many freshmen and new members begin their band studies in Symphonic Band. The Symphonic Band performs at school and community concerts as well as FBA regional and state band festivals. Extra rehearsals and performances are required as part of this course. Marching Band & Summer Band Camp are required for all Symphonic Band members.
Symphonic Winds
Symphonic Winds provides opportunities for advanced student musicians to perform in a large concert band setting. The Symphonic Winds performs at school and community concerts as well as FBA regional and state band festivals. Special emphasis is placed on large ensemble fundamentals and major and minor scales. Extra rehearsals and performances are required as part of this course. Marching Band & Summer Band Camp are required for all Symphonic Winds members.
wind ensemble
The Viera High School Wind Ensemble is the school’s premier performing ensemble, with membership determined by audition. They have earned superior ratings at both district and state MPA, earning the Otto J. Kraushaar Award numerous times.
Viera students are consistently selected to the Florida All-State, Brevard All-County, and National (NAfME) honors ensembles. Viera High School instrumental ensembles have also performed at the 2012 FMEA Conference, 2014 FMEA President’s Concert, the 2017 Sugar Bowl Parade, the 2019 Lassiter Percussion Symposium, the McCormick Marimba Festival, the UCF Percussion Festival, the 2020 Music for All National Concert Band Festival, both the 2022 & 2023 Music For All UCF-Orlando Concert Band Invitational, the 2024 FMEA Concert Hour, and the 2024 CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference.
The Marching hawks
The Viera High School Marching Hawks is the largest student organization at Viera High School. The group’s focus is to support its school and community through performances at football games and parades and to provide a positive music and social experience for its participants. The Marching Hawks has been consistently rated superior at Florida Bandmaster Association MPAs and other marching festivals throughout the state of Florida.
All members of band, percussion, and color guard will meet regularly to create the Marching Hawks. Rehearsals begin at the end of July and continue through November/December.
2022-2023 Regular Season Rehearsals
Tuesday Brass/Woodwinds/Color Guard 3:30-5:30pm
Thursday Full Marching Hawks 3:30-6:30pm
Friday Remain after-school for Football Games & Performances (& occasional rehearsals)
Saturday The month of October features several Saturday commitments (October 8 & October 29)
