Concert Band is a traveling, competing group and members are also required to perform at four or five home football games. This advanced performing group is for upper level musicians who meet the audition requirements. Symphonic Band is a traveling, competing group whose members are required to perform at four or five home football games. Honors credit is now available in this class and the full marching rehearsals and performances fulfill the honors requirements for extra-curricular musical activities. Symphonic Orchestra is a traveling, competing group and members are chosen to make up the pit orchestra for the fall musical.
Participation is by audition only.
The Jazz Ensemble has the heaviest performance schedule of all instrumental groups, and members are also required to perform at four out of five home football games. Keyboard instruction and popular, folk and classical keyboard technique are taught. A repertoire for the beginning student will be developed. Instruction includes harmony and ear training skills. Much class time is devoted to hands-on experience with professional quality musical instruments and computer software.