Band

Courses

Band (Elective): 92306

Band is open to all students, with or without previous experience. Students are offered guidance in the selection of an instrument. Instruments and other materials generally are furnished by the family. Band is a full-year class which may follow an alternating day schedule. Students are required to participate in one evening performance each semester.

Beginning Band: 9232

Beginning Band is an accelerated band class open to all students who have no previous band experience. The course is a comprehensive study in basic technical skills, music reading, and technique. Students are offered guidance in the selection of an instrument. Instruments, accessories, and books are furnished by the home unless previous arrangements are made. At the end of the first semester, students may have the option to continue with beginning band or to audition for a vacancy in one of the other ensembles.

Concert Band: 9233

The Concert Band is for those students who have progressed beyond the beginning stage, giving them further study in the development of technique and rhythmic accuracy. Attendance at performances is mandatory and is considered part of the student’s grade. Instruments and materials must be furnished by the home.

Jazz Ensemble: 92501

The Jazz Ensemble is a select group of students who are interested in performing both jazz and popular music. Students who play trumpet, saxophone, trombone, piano, bass, electric guitar, or drum set may enroll by audition. A student vocalist may be selected. Public performances are scheduled throughout the year. Attendance at performances is considered part of the student’s grade.

Percussion Ensemble: 92502

This course is open to percussionists by audition. Students receive advanced training in areas of concert and marching percussion. Students perform music specifically for percussion ensembles. Attendance at performances is mandatory and is considered part of the student’s grade. Students must furnish sticks, a drum pad, and a stick bag.

Symphonic Band: 9234

The Symphonic Band is open to a few students in grade seven who have achieved a high degree of instrumental proficiency and who successfully have passed an audition consisting of basic scales, prepared music, and sight reading. This organization is the basis of the marching band that represents the school in public appearances. Attendance at performances is mandatory and is considered part of the student’s grade.

Symphonic Band: 9234

The Symphonic Band is open to students in the eighth grade who have achieved a high degree of instrumental proficiency and successfully passed an audition consisting of basic scales, prepared music, and sight-reading. This organization is the basis of the marching band which represents the school in public appearances. Attendance at performances is mandatory and is considered part of the student’s grade.