Concert Ensembles
Our concert ensembles provide the foundation of the band curriculum. These ensembles develop the skills needed for our students to grow as musicians and excel in the other performing groups. They perform in district events and throughout the country.
Concert Band is a large instrumental ensemble course that is offered in the fall semester only. The concert band typically performs in 1-2 concerts within the semester. The purpose of this course is two-fold: To serve as an alternative to Marching Band and to improve musicianship in all areas of instrumental performance.
Symphonic Band is an ensemble comprised of musicians mostly from grades 9-10. The ensemble performs music from various different time periods and styles from grade levels 3-4. Students must be enrolled in a band class in the fall to participate.
Wind Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble comprised of the school’s finest wind players and percussionists from grades 9-12. This ensemble works on the refinement of the basics of musical style, technique, and expression. Students also learn more advanced music theory. This groups performs some of the finest literature for wind band, typically from grade levels 5-6. Students must be enrolled in a band class in the fall to participate. Students must be enrolled in a band class in the fall to participate.
Symphonic Band is an ensemble comprised of musicians mostly from grades 9-10. The ensemble performs music from various different time periods and styles from grade levels 3-4. Students must be enrolled in a band class in the fall to participate.
Wind Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble comprised of the school’s finest wind players and percussionists from grades 9-12. This ensemble works on the refinement of the basics of musical style, technique, and expression. Students also learn more advanced music theory. This groups performs some of the finest literature for wind band, typically from grade levels 5-6. Students must be enrolled in a band class in the fall to participate. Students must be enrolled in a band class in the fall to participate.
All band students are encouraged to perform in chamber ensembles and take private lessons throughout the year.
Accomplishments
2008-2018 Consistent Superior ratings at District MPA for Symphonic Band grade 3/4 and Wind Ensemble 5/6
2008-Dixie Band Classic, Superior (Atlanta)
2013-National Adjudicators Invitational, Superior, Best Woodwinds (Atlanta)
2018-Festival of Music at Washington D.C. 1st Place Overall-Wind Ensemble
2008-Dixie Band Classic, Superior (Atlanta)
2013-National Adjudicators Invitational, Superior, Best Woodwinds (Atlanta)
2018-Festival of Music at Washington D.C. 1st Place Overall-Wind Ensemble