Concert Band

The Concert Band is open to all wind instrumentalists. It recommended but not necessary to have participated in band at some previous level (Grade 5-8). It is the goal of the Concert Band to gain the knowledge and to comprehend the various instrumental musical concepts taught throughout the term. The students will perform primarily grade II & III literature.

It is our philosophy that the things students do each day have a bearing on their final grade. Concurrently, grades will be determined by student attitude, attendance, improvement in musicianship, leadership and overall participation. With this in mind, grades for all performance groups will be earned in the following areas:

• Class participation/attendance

• Performance of all scales/advanced repertoire/smart music evaluations

• Attendance at weekly lessons

• Practice assignments/showing improvement

• Required concert performances