BAND 1-4 (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 - 5 credits)

Open College & Prep School course

Recommended prerequisite: Basic understanding of a band instrument (see below) and ability to read music or enrollment in Performing Arts Preparatory School.

Class requires after-school performances for Winter and Spring Concert and a handful of community events including graduation. Attendance is required and is part of the grade for this class. Homework will be to practice instrument a minimum of 30 minutes, 3 days/week.

Students must play one of the following - flute/piccolo, clarinet, saxophone, oboe, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone, tuba, string bass, percussion/drums. Please note that instruments from the violin family (other than the bass), piano and guitar are not needed in this ensemble. Students do not need to own or rent their own instrument, although it is highly recommended.

This course continues the development of each student's instrumental skills and allows for the continued growth of musicianship. Focus will be placed on both technical development and traditional/Western concert band repertoire; the music is primarily "Classical" in style.


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