WFHS Longhorn Concert Band

West Field Concert Band (Core Class)

A participation fee and/or instrumental rental fee may be required or included with course fees for listed classes.

Concert Band * 1.0 credit FA

Prerequisite: Ability to play a musical wind instrument/Grades 10 - 12

Fees: TBA

    Known as the WFHS Concert Band, this ensemble is an intermediate level performance group. The course further develops and refines core concepts and fundamentals introduced in the Junior High School Band. Study includes the care and cultivation of a beautiful tone, the ability to read music with increasing fluency, the building of technical skills, esprit de corps, and responsible rehearsal habits. Students will have opportunities to experience the spontaneity of improvisation and the creative process of performance. Students will heighten listening skills and increase their ability to analyze and evaluate music and music performances. Attention will also be given to relating their music experiences to the time and culture of the pieces they study, as well as to contemporary society. The class is open to all sophomore, junior or senior students without an audition. Students are encouraged, but not required to prepare and perform a solo for region and state solo festivals.  The Concert Band will perform at the Fall, Christmas & Spring concerts, and Region Festivals. 

    The West Field H.S. Pep band exist to provide public support for the school's fall/winter athletic program. During the football and basketball season, students in the Concert and Longhorn (Wind Ensemble) bands will form this unique performing ensemble  . The Pep bands will perform at home for an equal number of men's and women's Region varsity games. If teams continue into the post season, a group  will be assembled to play at any Sub-state and State games. These groups will perform music in the rock, pop, and dance styles.

The Pep band is open to all JH students with a minimum of 1 year of playing experience.