Marching Band (Fall Semester)
The Marching Band is a musical marching ensemble that is comprised of the standard
woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments, and is complemented by the color guard unit. Membership in this program requires total dedication and maximum effort and involvement in all aspects of marching, playing, and performance. The Marching Band provides entertainment for home footb
all games, marches in parades, and also performs at band competitions. The most important event of the marching band season is the two-week band camp held during the summer. The group typically rehearses every Tuesday after school and on Thursday evenings. Other rehearsals will be called at the discretion of the director. Concert Band
The Concert Band is a performance-based ensemble that performs a wide range of literature for band including original works for band, orchestral transcriptions, and various other styles of music. Chair placement auditions are held each year to determine the chair order in each section. The concert band will perform various times including performances at Concert Band Festival, and at least two times during the year for the parents and community, usually around Christmas and in the spring. Pep Band
The Pep Band is a performing group that provides music and entertainment for various school activities including pep rallies, football and basketball games, and other special events. Chamber Ensembles
Chamber ensembles may be formed throughout the year depending on the interest of the students. These ensembles give students the opportunity to play in smaller groups with other members of the band. These smaller groups help students develop their musicianship at the highest level of any ensemble in the band program. Some of the possibilities for chamber ensembles could be: Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Choir, Sax Quartet, Brass Quintet, Trombone Choir, Tuba Ensemble, and many others.
