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The core of our curriculum is the concert band program. The concert bands are grouped by ability based on an audition that occurs in the fall. The concert bands perform four or five concerts throughout the year and have a strong history of outstanding ratings at OMEA Adjudicated Events. Membership in a concert band is required for membership in other band classes.
Wind Ensemble is the most advanced of the concert band classes and typically performs music at an advanced high-school/collegiate level.
Membership in Wind Ensemble is elective and selective. The ensemble will develop advanced musicianship and skills through daily rehearsals and participating in after school concerts and OMEA Adjudicated Events. Music will be selected from many different styles and music periods. Membership in Wind Ensemble includes membership in Marching Band* unless a student is a member of a fall school athletic team or by special permission of the head band director.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
The core of our curriculum is the concert band program. The concert bands are grouped by ability based on an audition that occurs in the fall. The concert bands perform four or five concerts throughout the year and have a strong history of outstanding ratings at OMEA Adjudicated Events. Membership in a concert band is required for membership in other band classes.
Symphonic Band is the middle concert band and typically performs music at an advanced high-school level.
Membership in Symphonic Band is elective and selective. The ensemble will develop advanced musicianship and skills through daily rehearsals and participating in after school concerts and OMEA Adjudicated Events. Music will be selected from many different styles and music periods. Membership in Symphonic Band includes membership in Marching Band* unless a student is a member of a fall school athletic team or by special permission of the head band director.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
The core of our curriculum is the concert band program. The concert bands are grouped by ability based on an audition that occurs in the fall. The concert bands perform four or five concerts throughout the year and have a strong history of outstanding ratings at OMEA Adjudicated Events. Membership in a concert band is required for membership in other band classes.
Concert Band students perform high school level music.
Membership in Concert Band is elective and selective. The ensemble will develop advanced musicianship and skills through daily rehearsals and participating in after school concerts and OMEA Adjudicated Events. Music will be selected from many different styles and music periods. Membership in Concert Band includes membership in Marching Band* unless a student is a member of a fall school athletic team or by special permission of the head band director.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
Membership in Jazz Ensemble is elective and selective. The performance group is open to all high school band members who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, tuba, drum set, guitar, or string bass. Students must display advanced playing technique and an interest in Jazz music.
The ensemble will perform traditional and modern Jazz in various concerts, community events, and/or adjudicated events throughout the school year and summer. Students who play non-band instruments (piano, bass, guitar) should see the director at the time of registration to arrange an audition. This class rehearses Zero (0) period only.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
Membership in Percussion Ensemble is elective and selective. The ensemble will begin rehearsals following the conclusion of marching band season. The ensemble will develop advanced musicianship and percussion skills through preparation and participation in concert and contest performances. Literature will include classical, jazz, rock, and contemporary music. All Percussion Ensemble members must be members of Symphonic Band, Concert Band, or Wind Ensemble.
Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
Color Guard is comprised of those individuals who provide visual elements for the marching band through the use of flags, rifles, etc. The group rehearses after school for the first ten weeks of the school year. Performances are at Friday night football games and Saturday contests.
- Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor is Required / Audition Required
- Note: Fee: $100 (pay-to-participate fee)
- Participation in Color Guard can be used to waive the PE requirement. Talk to the band directors and/or your guidance counselor for more details.
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