Concert Band

oVERVIEW

The concert band is the primary ensemble for most music students. It provides the base for all other musical endeavors outside of class and teaches the necessary skills to perform at the highest level possible. Our concert band is made up of freshmen through seniors and performs a wide variety of music. The concert band is featured on our Holiday Concert in December and our Spring Concert in May. 

For parents

Concert band does include an extra time commitment from the students and I appreciate the understanding and support you provide so they are able to participate fully and get the most out of their band experience. A few things you may want to know to help plan for the year:

• Pep Band: All concert band students are required to participate in Pep Band. Each grame is individually graded. Note: work is not an excused absence. Time off requests should be submitted early as all of the pep band dates for the year are on our calendar on the HOME page.

• Concerts/Performances: This is a performance based class and as such, all concerts and performances are mandatory. They are the "final exams" if you will, and it is critically important that all band members are at all performances. If there is an unavoidable family conflict or emergency, I do offer alternate assignments worth up to 75% of the performance grade IF GIVEN AT LEAST TWO WEEKS NOTICE VIA EMAIL. If it is within two weeks of a performance, I reserve the right to offer no alternate assignment and the student will receive a zero for that grade. 

• Solo/Ensemble: Solo and Ensemble is an event where our students are highlighted in various settings. This is an aptional event that students prepare for independetly of the class. It is not included in our grading. 

for students

If you are a student in band you will need to keep up with the music by practicing at home. This is your homework for the class and it is necessary to ensure we have the best performances possible. To assist you with your practicing, see below for links to audio recordings of all our current concert music. Thanks for putting the time in at home to make rehearsals go smoothly.

AUDIO RECORDINGS FOR CONCERT MUSIC