Students already experienced on band instruments are trained to a higher level of proficiency than the Cadet Band. The Concert Band performs in three major concerts per year, one concert contest, and members are also part of the Marching, Pep, and Jazz Bands. This band is for the most experienced players at Marian. The members of the Symphonic Band also participate in the Marching, Pep, and Jazz Bands. Numerous performances are conducted by these groups including home concerts, marching, concert and jazz competitions and local noncompetitive performances.
Membership is limited by audition and instrumentation demands.
A number of school owned instruments are available for rental for a nominal fee. The rental fee is used for maintenance of the school owned instruments. Open to junior and senior band students by permission of band director. This course is designed to extend the band experience into the areas of music history and theory. While performing in either the Symphonic or the Concert Bands, students extend their own performance skills through lessons, and ensemble performance, and through teaching younger students.