Concert Band- Chamber Winds (9) & Wind Ensemble (9-12)
Emphasis is placed on learning
basic techniques and performing grade 3, 4, and 5 literature. During the fall, the band performs at all home football
games, 3 contests, and 2 concerts. During the spring, the band will perform at
concerts, local parades, and other school events. Students will have the
opportunity to audition for All-County Band, All-Region Band, All-State Band, Honor
Bands, and the Solo and Ensemble Festival. The band as a whole will take part
in the SCBDA Concert Festival. There will be a band fee to assist in paying for buses, equipment, and
staff for marching season, etc. Members of this class will also be expected to
be in marching band.
| Marching/Pep Band
The marching band performs
at all home games and a few away games. This band also competes in
marching competitions around the state. This ensemble requires a lot of
extra rehearsal and hard work but is very rewarding! At home football
games, the band sits in the stands to add live music to the event and
performs during half-time.
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Jazz Band/Combo
Jazz Band is
a voluntary group held after school. All
members must have previous concert band experience (except guitar, bass, and
piano). The Jazz Band will perform for
many local events and all concert band concerts. Emphasis of the class will be
placed on style, improvisation, jazz theory, and jazz history.
| Color/Winter Guard
The course will focus on the basics of contemporary
color guard technique with a focus on dance, flag work, rifle work, and saber
work. In the first semester, students will work to master a performance
set to the marching band music and will also create their own routines for
parade performances. The second semester will consist of working on a winter
guard show. After school practice and Saturday performances and shows will be
implemented. This is a very physical activity and will require physical
conditioning and training. There will be a fee to participate in this group.
This fee will help cover transportation, equipment, clothes, etc.
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