band & Instrumental Music Classes
Concert Band (Course ID: 6401)
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
This class is designed for students who only have a few years of experience in performing with their chosen instrument. The class teaches basic playing fundamentals with a high level of individualized attention. This course teaches music and music concepts through group performance. An ensemble of wind and percussion players is organized to study, rehearse, and perform the repertory that is appropriate for this performance medium.
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Teacher Recommendation
This class is designed for students who only have a few years of experience in performing with their chosen instrument. The class teaches basic playing fundamentals with a high level of individualized attention. This course teaches music and music concepts through group performance. An ensemble of wind and percussion players is organized to study, rehearse, and perform the repertory that is appropriate for this performance medium.
Jazz Band (Course ID: 6405)
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This course will explore the theory, history, and techniques of the instrumental jazz genre through performance. Students will study and perform music in a variety of styles, including swing, Latin, funk, Big Band, and more. This ensemble will perform several times throughout the year for school events, as well as for the community. This will be an auditioned group with balanced instrumentation.
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This course will explore the theory, history, and techniques of the instrumental jazz genre through performance. Students will study and perform music in a variety of styles, including swing, Latin, funk, Big Band, and more. This ensemble will perform several times throughout the year for school events, as well as for the community. This will be an auditioned group with balanced instrumentation.
Percussive Arts (Course ID: 6404)
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Prior instrumental ensemble experience (MS/HS) & Teacher Recommendation
This class will challenge and encourage the individual growth of percussion musicians. Students will receive personalized and ensemble tutelage to grow their knowledge of standard concert percussion instruments, as well as advanced techniques on drumset and global/ethnic styles, that cannot be explored in a traditional concert band setting.
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Prior instrumental ensemble experience (MS/HS) & Teacher Recommendation
This class will challenge and encourage the individual growth of percussion musicians. Students will receive personalized and ensemble tutelage to grow their knowledge of standard concert percussion instruments, as well as advanced techniques on drumset and global/ethnic styles, that cannot be explored in a traditional concert band setting.
Symphonic Band (Course ID: 6403)
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This class is designed for students who perform at an intermediate level on their chosen instrument. The class teaches intermediate-level playing fundamentals with a good amount of individualized attention. This course teaches music and music concepts through group performance. An ensemble of wind and percussion players is organized to study, rehearse, and perform the repertory that is appropriate for the intermediate performance medium.
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This class is designed for students who perform at an intermediate level on their chosen instrument. The class teaches intermediate-level playing fundamentals with a good amount of individualized attention. This course teaches music and music concepts through group performance. An ensemble of wind and percussion players is organized to study, rehearse, and perform the repertory that is appropriate for the intermediate performance medium.
Wind Ensemble (Course ID: 6408)
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This class is designed for students who possess advanced musical skills and who perform at an advanced level on their chosen instrument. The class teaches advanced-level playing fundamentals and music theory concepts. This courses teaches music and theory concepts through group performance. An ensemble of the most advanced wind and percussion players is organized to study, rehearse, and perform the repertory that is appropriate for the advanced performance medium.
Grade Level: 9-12
Prerequisites: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This class is designed for students who possess advanced musical skills and who perform at an advanced level on their chosen instrument. The class teaches advanced-level playing fundamentals and music theory concepts. This courses teaches music and theory concepts through group performance. An ensemble of the most advanced wind and percussion players is organized to study, rehearse, and perform the repertory that is appropriate for the advanced performance medium.