Students may elect to perform in pep, marching or jazz bands as extracurricular activities. There will be auditions for this band and if there is a need, two bands will emerge, one called Wind and Percussion Symphonic and the other called Concert Band. Both groups will meet during the same period, taught by two directors. The Concert Band group will perform more difficult Class B and beginning Class A band ensembleliterature. The Wind and Percussion Symphonic Band will play college level Class A band and ensemble literature.
Private lessons are highly encouraged.
Students enrolled in the Symphonic Band will be expected to participate in Marching Band. Band music will be taught as part of the regular curriculum. Marching practice will, for the most part, occur during the school day. Students may elect to participate in Pep Band as an extracurricular activity. An audition is expected.