In Beginning Band, music fundamentals are taught to
enable students to recognize and apply musical signs, symbols and terms.
Attitudes toward cooperative effort and enthusiastic band spirit are stressed.
Winter and/or spring concerts constitute the performance of this band. Students
are required to purchase their own instruments. (Instruments may also be
obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) The school furnishes larger instruments such as
tubas, French horns, and percussion equipment for classroom use. It may be necessary
to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes.
Honors, Symphonic and Concert Band stress
instrumental musicianship through performance and competition. Students
continue to refine and develop skills of responsibility, leadership,
cooperation, and artistic expression. Students may be required to purchase the
appropriate instrument. (Instruments may also be obtained through a rental/purchase agreement.) The
school furnishes larger
instruments such as tubas, French horns, and percussion equipment for classroom
use. It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for
performance purposes.