CADET BAND - This instrumental music class is for Junior High students who have played their band instrument for at least one year and can play approximately half-way through the Standard of Excellence book 1 (red book). This performance group is a yearlong commitment and will focus on many styles of music, techniques, and ensemble playing. Students need to purchase the Standard of Excellence book 1 prior to the start of the school year if they do not currently own one. ($10 from Marshall Music) Required performances for Cadet Band will include a Holiday Concert, Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, and a Spring Concert.
CONCERT BAND I - This instrumental music classes is for Junior High students who have played their band instrument for two years and can comfortably play music from the beginning of the Standard of Excellence book 2. This performance group is a yearlong commitment and will focus on instrumental techniques and reading sheet music. Required performances for Concert Band #1 will include a Holiday Concert on Thursday, Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, and a Spring Concert. Students will need to purchase the Standard of Excellence book 2 prior to the start of the school year if they do not currently own one.
CONCERT BAND II - This instrumental music classes is for 8th grade students who have played their band instrument for at least two years and can play all the way through the Standard of Excellence book 2 as well as read sheet music. This performance group is a yearlong commitment and will focus on instrumental techniques and reading sheet music. Required performances for Concert Band #2 will include a Holiday Concert, Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, and a Spring Concert. Students will need to purchase the Standard of Excellence book 3 (Green book) prior to the start of the school year.
VARSITY BAND - This performing instrumental group for High School band students will be introduced to Symphonic level band literature and is a yearlong commitment. Students must have completed the Standard of Excellence book 2 prior to the start of the school year with their band instrument. Required performances for Varsity Band will include a Holiday Concert, Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, and a Spring Concert. Varsity Band students can also participate with the GTA pep band for Friday night home basketball games. The required book for this class is the Standard of Excellence book 3. (Green book)
SYMPHONIC BAND - Symphonic Band is a yearlong commitment for High School band students and will focus on the fine tuning and quality performance of difficult band literature. To be eligible to for this group, students must have completed the Standard of Excellence book 3 with their band instrument and be self-directed and motivated to practice beyond just class. Students are expected to work on the refinement of their tone and private lessons are encouraged. Required performances for Symphonic Band will include, but are not limited to a Holiday Concert, the Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, a Spring Concert, and the graduation ceremony. Symphonic Band students will also participate with the GTA pep band for Friday night home basketball games.
SYMPHONY WINDS - The Symphony Winds is a performing ensemble for High School students that will require much additional practice as we explore literature that will push the limits of our playing abilities. Daily attendance is expected and private lessons are encouraged. Required performances for Symphony Winds will include, but are not limited to a Holiday Concert, the Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, a Spring Concert, and the graduation ceremony. The Symphony Winds ensemble will also participate with the GTA pep band for Friday night home basketball games. Some instrumental sections will require auditions to enter this group.
CONCERT BAND I - This instrumental music classes is for Junior High students who have played their band instrument for two years and can comfortably play music from the beginning of the Standard of Excellence book 2. This performance group is a yearlong commitment and will focus on instrumental techniques and reading sheet music. Required performances for Concert Band #1 will include a Holiday Concert on Thursday, Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, and a Spring Concert. Students will need to purchase the Standard of Excellence book 2 prior to the start of the school year if they do not currently own one.
CONCERT BAND II - This instrumental music classes is for 8th grade students who have played their band instrument for at least two years and can play all the way through the Standard of Excellence book 2 as well as read sheet music. This performance group is a yearlong commitment and will focus on instrumental techniques and reading sheet music. Required performances for Concert Band #2 will include a Holiday Concert, Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, and a Spring Concert. Students will need to purchase the Standard of Excellence book 3 (Green book) prior to the start of the school year.
VARSITY BAND - This performing instrumental group for High School band students will be introduced to Symphonic level band literature and is a yearlong commitment. Students must have completed the Standard of Excellence book 2 prior to the start of the school year with their band instrument. Required performances for Varsity Band will include a Holiday Concert, Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, and a Spring Concert. Varsity Band students can also participate with the GTA pep band for Friday night home basketball games. The required book for this class is the Standard of Excellence book 3. (Green book)
SYMPHONIC BAND - Symphonic Band is a yearlong commitment for High School band students and will focus on the fine tuning and quality performance of difficult band literature. To be eligible to for this group, students must have completed the Standard of Excellence book 3 with their band instrument and be self-directed and motivated to practice beyond just class. Students are expected to work on the refinement of their tone and private lessons are encouraged. Required performances for Symphonic Band will include, but are not limited to a Holiday Concert, the Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, a Spring Concert, and the graduation ceremony. Symphonic Band students will also participate with the GTA pep band for Friday night home basketball games.
SYMPHONY WINDS - The Symphony Winds is a performing ensemble for High School students that will require much additional practice as we explore literature that will push the limits of our playing abilities. Daily attendance is expected and private lessons are encouraged. Required performances for Symphony Winds will include, but are not limited to a Holiday Concert, the Jazz ‘n’ Joes Fundraiser Concert, a Spring Concert, and the graduation ceremony. The Symphony Winds ensemble will also participate with the GTA pep band for Friday night home basketball games. Some instrumental sections will require auditions to enter this group.