Sight reading skills are stressed in rehearsals as well as rehearsal procedures and mechanics of band operation. Band literature encompasses standard master works and compositions in larger forms and contemporary works. Attendance is mandatory at all performances including football games and graduation. Satisfactory completion of Junior High Orchestral requirements and recommendation of the orchestral conductor. Students become familiar with and perform a variety of styles of music in the orchestral repertoire.
Mandatory attendance is required at all performances.
By audition only The advanced student explores more difficult repertoire in daily rehearsals. Mandatory attendance is required at all regularly scheduled performances. Small Group Instruction is rotated throughout the day over a five week period. Recording and composition techniques are developed in the sound studio. This course is for the performer and the technician as well.