Advanced Concert Band

ADVANCED CONCERT BAND– There are three sections of this course.  “A” is the Wind Ensemble, “B” is the Symphonic Band, and “C” is the percussion class.  The percussion class is a separate period, however they perform the percussion parts for the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble.  These performance ensembles are open to students in grades 9-12.  Freshmen that participate in the marching band are enrolled in this course, but are placed in an all freshman band class.  The primary goal of this course is to teach students authentic, performance-based musical skills.  Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including, but not limited to, (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills, (6) analyzing music, and (7) studying historically significant styles of band literature.  The curriculum also includes but is not limited to: marching band performances throughout the fall, concerts throughout the academic year, ISSMA organized performances, performances at community related events as well as school related events such as parades, basketball games, pep sessions and commencement ceremonies. After completing one year of marching band participation, students have the option of performing in a fall recital as an alternative to marching band.

Full year                                  

Prerequisite: 1 Season of Marching Band        

Grade Level 9-10-11-12

An AHD fine arts course or a Core 40 elective