Band Class
Throughout the school year, WGH Band students meet in one of three curricular band courses. Each class meets one period a day, every day of the week. Students in these classes, with the exception of football players and fall cheerleaders, are required to be in marching band. The curricular classes are performing groups, and the differences in the three groups are listed below.
Symphonic Band
grades 10 - 12
audition only
students are eligible to participate in OMEA High School Solo and Ensemble Festival held annually in late January/early February
participates in OMEA High School Large Group Competition held annually in March
two annual concerts @WGH
Winter Concert - usually December
Spring Concert - usually May
performs at graduation
Concert Band
grades 10 - 12
students are eligible to participate in OMEA High School Solo and Ensemble Festival held annually in late January/early February
participates in OMEA Senior School Large Group Competition held annually in March
two annual concerts @WGH
Winter Concert - usually December
Spring Concert - usually May
Freshmen Band
9th graders ONLY
students are eligible to participate in OMEA Junior High School Solo and Ensemble Festival held annually in March/April
participates in OMEA Junior High School Large Group Competition held annually in May
two annual concerts @WGH
Winter Concert - usually December
Spring Concert - usually May
Parents and Students: The biggest communication tool used by the WGH Raider Band Program is CHARMS. See a director if you are not receiving texts.
REMINDERS
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