This class is available to all students in grades 9-12, and students are required to have previous experience playing an instrument.  Exceptions are for students wishing to participate in the colorguard during marching band season, which begins meeting over the summer prior to band camp. All students wishing to enroll in band will be required to participate in marching band, concert band, and pep band.

Marching Band

Students will be required to attend band camp, which is held before the start of the school year.  Rehearsals through the quarter begin at 7:30 am and continue through the end of 1st period. Students are reminded that this is an activity which places demand upon their musical and physical skills.  The marching band performs at all home football games and travels to four competitions throughout the quarter–attendance at these events is mandatory from members of guard and band.  The marching band’s focus through the quarter is to work on a competitive marching band show which demonstrates a high degree of artistry and musicality.

Concert Band
Our concert band will work on all facets of music, from the basic musical foundations through the very complex, technical skills and how to incorporate them into our performance. We will also emphasize performance etiquette, self-discipline, and the development of aesthetic values for the art of music performance.  Chair placements for concert band are held at the end of first semester.  The concert band will perform at three concerts throughout the school year.  Opportunities for solo and small ensemble work are also available and encouraged.