The Band Program

The Band Program is divided into two parts of the year: Marching Season and Concert Season.

Marching Season.  Marching season lasts from August through early November.  Students may participate in the marching band as musicians and color guard.  Following is a rough outline of events you can expect.

• Band Camp in late August.

• Afterschool and Evening rehearsals.

• Performances at home football games

• Weekend regional competitions.

Concert Season.  Concert season begins in November and continues until the end of the school year.

• Concert Band.  Students continue developing as individual musicians and as members of a musical group. Emphasis is placed on the development of intermediate level technical and ensemble skills necessary for performance. Marching band techniques and performances may be included. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.

• Symphonic Band.  Emphasis is placed on the sequential development of advanced technical skills and on the study of related literature. Based on successful completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will continue as specified in course level. Marching band techniques, rehearsals, and performances are included in this course. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements, including Marching Band, to receive credit for the course.