BAND-BEGINNING CONCERT BAND (17xx) (17xx)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
No prior music experience is needed.
Beginning band students will be instructed in the music fundamentals of flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, or tuba. Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)
BAND-INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND/CONCERT (1731) (1732)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Some experience required.
Concert Band performs music of moderate difficulty. Members must attend performances and rehearsals outside of the school day. Private lessons and participation in solo and ensemble are encouraged and recommended. Additional involvement in pep band, jazz band, and marching band are encouraged. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)
BAND-INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND/SYMPHONIC (1741) (1742)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Some experience required.
Symphonic Band performs music of moderate and advanced difficulty. Members must attend performances and rehearsals outside of the school day. Additional involvement in pep band, jazz band, and marching band are encouraged. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).
BAND-*ADVANCED CONCERT BAND/HONORS (1761) (1762)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Weighted - Honors Course
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission. Freshmen must also be in the Gold Brigade Marching Band or have an approved exemption.
Some experience required.
HONORS BAND performs the music of advanced difficulty. Members must attend several performances and rehearsals outside of the school day. Additional involvement in pep band, jazz band, and marching band are encouraged. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).
GOLD BRIGADE MARCHING BAND
All students who would like to be considered for Honors Band are encouraged to participate in the Gold Brigade marching band for at least one season.
BAND-INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND/PERCUSSION (1711) (1712)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Some experience required.
Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. A membership fee is charged each semester. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).
BAND-ADVANCED CONCERT BAND/PERCUSSION (17xx) (17xx)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Intermediate Concert Band/Percussion AND Audition or teacher permission
Co-Requisite: Participation in the Gold Brigade Marching Band & Winter Percussion/IPA Ensemble
Some experience required.
Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. A membership fee is charged each semester. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)
BAND-JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1701) (1702)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Co-Requisite: Concurrent membership in a band or orchestra
Some experience required.
Jazz Band will perform at festivals, contests, concerts, and special events outside of the school day. Emphasis is placed on ensemble sound, articulation, and reading skills. Some time will be devoted to the study of improvisation and jazz as a unique and stylistically varied art form.
COLOR GUARD- COLOR GUARD/DANCE PERFORMANCE (1751) (1752)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition
Co-Requisite: Participation in the Gold Brigade Marching Band & Winter Guard
The course covers various styles of dance and music through equipment handling, marching and maneuvering, and choreography.
A membership fee is assessed each semester.
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
No prior music experience is needed.
Beginning band students will be instructed in the music fundamentals of flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, or tuba. Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)
BAND-INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND/CONCERT (1731) (1732)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Some experience required.
Concert Band performs music of moderate difficulty. Members must attend performances and rehearsals outside of the school day. Private lessons and participation in solo and ensemble are encouraged and recommended. Additional involvement in pep band, jazz band, and marching band are encouraged. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)
BAND-INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND/SYMPHONIC (1741) (1742)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Some experience required.
Symphonic Band performs music of moderate and advanced difficulty. Members must attend performances and rehearsals outside of the school day. Additional involvement in pep band, jazz band, and marching band are encouraged. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).
BAND-*ADVANCED CONCERT BAND/HONORS (1761) (1762)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Weighted - Honors Course
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission. Freshmen must also be in the Gold Brigade Marching Band or have an approved exemption.
Some experience required.
HONORS BAND performs the music of advanced difficulty. Members must attend several performances and rehearsals outside of the school day. Additional involvement in pep band, jazz band, and marching band are encouraged. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).
GOLD BRIGADE MARCHING BAND
All students who would like to be considered for Honors Band are encouraged to participate in the Gold Brigade marching band for at least one season.
BAND-INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND/PERCUSSION (1711) (1712)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Some experience required.
Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. A membership fee is charged each semester. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee).
BAND-ADVANCED CONCERT BAND/PERCUSSION (17xx) (17xx)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Intermediate Concert Band/Percussion AND Audition or teacher permission
Co-Requisite: Participation in the Gold Brigade Marching Band & Winter Percussion/IPA Ensemble
Some experience required.
Members must attend concert performances, contests, and extra rehearsals outside of the school day. A membership fee is charged each semester. Instruments may be provided through a rental program (for a nominal fee.)
BAND-JAZZ ENSEMBLE (1701) (1702)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition or teacher permission
Co-Requisite: Concurrent membership in a band or orchestra
Some experience required.
Jazz Band will perform at festivals, contests, concerts, and special events outside of the school day. Emphasis is placed on ensemble sound, articulation, and reading skills. Some time will be devoted to the study of improvisation and jazz as a unique and stylistically varied art form.
COLOR GUARD- COLOR GUARD/DANCE PERFORMANCE (1751) (1752)
Grades 9-10-11-12 (two-semester course)
Prerequisites: Audition
Co-Requisite: Participation in the Gold Brigade Marching Band & Winter Guard
The course covers various styles of dance and music through equipment handling, marching and maneuvering, and choreography.
A membership fee is assessed each semester.