Ensembles
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PREREQUISITE: RECOMMENDATION OF DIRECTOR
The Freshman Band is designed to meet the musical needs of those students who require more experience in fundamentals of instrumental performance. Rehearsal time and outside individual preparation are integral parts of this course. Marching Band is an extension of this course.
The Freshman Band is designed to meet the musical needs of those students who require more experience in fundamentals of instrumental performance. Rehearsal time and outside individual preparation are integral parts of this course. Marching Band is an extension of this course.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION AND RECOMMENDATION OF DIRECTOR
The Concert Band provides the instrumentalist the opportunity for continued growth in basic musical performance skills. Increased performance skills are emphasized through performance of quality concert literature as well as the use of technical studies. After school performances and rehearsals are part of the class requirements. Marching Band is an extension of this course
The Concert Band provides the instrumentalist the opportunity for continued growth in basic musical performance skills. Increased performance skills are emphasized through performance of quality concert literature as well as the use of technical studies. After school performances and rehearsals are part of the class requirements. Marching Band is an extension of this course
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION AND RECOMMENDATION OF DIRECTOR
The Symphony Band provides advanced instrumentalists with performance experience in the finest band literature. Rehearsal time and extensive outside preparation is directed toward improving intonation, rhythm, style, technique, and sight reading. After school performances and rehearsals are part of the class requirement. Marching Band is a requirement of this course.
The Symphony Band provides advanced instrumentalists with performance experience in the finest band literature. Rehearsal time and extensive outside preparation is directed toward improving intonation, rhythm, style, technique, and sight reading. After school performances and rehearsals are part of the class requirement. Marching Band is a requirement of this course.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION AND RECOMMENDATION OF DIRECTOR
Jazz Band is a select group of instrumentalists comprised primarily from the members of Symphony Band. Membership for piano, guitar, and bass guitar is open to the entire student body by audition; but preference will be given to members of the Symphony Band for these positions. Jazz Band members receive training in improvisation, modal scales, and jazz chord structure. Pop, rock, and jazz styles of music are taught. After school rehearsals contribute to this ensemble’s effectiveness during many public performances throughout the school and community.
Jazz Band is a select group of instrumentalists comprised primarily from the members of Symphony Band. Membership for piano, guitar, and bass guitar is open to the entire student body by audition; but preference will be given to members of the Symphony Band for these positions. Jazz Band members receive training in improvisation, modal scales, and jazz chord structure. Pop, rock, and jazz styles of music are taught. After school rehearsals contribute to this ensemble’s effectiveness during many public performances throughout the school and community.
PREREQUISITE: AUDITION AND RECOMMENDATION OF DIRECTOR
Marching Band is optional for all students in freshmen and concert bands but is REQUIRED for all Symphony Band students. After school rehearsals and performances are required as part of being a member of the marching band. See the marching band page for more information.
Marching Band is optional for all students in freshmen and concert bands but is REQUIRED for all Symphony Band students. After school rehearsals and performances are required as part of being a member of the marching band. See the marching band page for more information.