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Concert Band
Freshman Band
The concert band for freshman provides an opportunity for students to develop musicianship and refine performance skills within the large ensemble. The band performs in concert together with the Grade 10-12 Concert Band and plays music of grade 3 - 4 on a difficulty scale of 1 - 6. As a member of the marching band, students combine musical performance with precision marching and movement.
Individual playing exams are required each quarter. Tests may include scales, selected passages from prepared music, and sight-reading. Grades are based on attendance at all performances and rehearsals as scheduled by the director; playing test scores; and daily rehearsal participation.
Grade 10 -12 Band
The concert band for grades 10 -12 provides an opportunity for students to develop musicianship and refine performance skills within the large ensemble. The band performs in concert together with the Freshman Band and plays music of grade 3 - 4 on a difficulty scale of 1 - 6. As a member of the marching band, students combine musical performance with precision marching and movement.
Individual playing exams are required each quarter. Tests may include scales, selected passages from prepared music, and sight-reading. Grades are based on attendance at all performances and rehearsals as scheduled by the director; playing test scores; and daily rehearsal participation.
Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is an extra-curricular activity. Rehearsals are scheduled after school. Priority consideration is given to students enrolled in the band classes or the orchestra to fill available seats. When necessary, open auditions will be announced to the entire student body.
Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble provides an opportunity for advanced students to develop musicianship and refine performance skills within the large ensemble. The band performs concert repertoire of grade 4 - 5 on a difficulty scale of 1 - 6. As a member of the marching band, students combine musical performance with precision marching and movement.
Individual playing exams are required each quarter. Tests may include scales, selected passages from prepared music, and sight-reading. Grades are based on attendance at all performances and rehearsals as scheduled by the director; playing test scores; and daily rehearsal participation.
Marching Band
The Marching Band is a co-curricular activity for all musicians, meaning that the students receive credit for their participation outside of the regular school day. Every student enrolled in the Concert Bands or Wind Ensemble is required to perform in the Marching Band.
Bandfront is an extra-curricular activity. Try outs are announced each spring prior to the upcoming marching season. The Bandfront performs with the Marching Band at football games and in parades.
Sax Quartet
The Franklin Regional High School Sax Quartet is an extra-curricular ensemble. The group performs a wide range of repertoire, including classical, holiday, patriotic, pop, and jazz selections.
The quartet has performed for numerous community groups and a variety of school functions, but has also gained a reputation for excellence that extends beyond the local community. In 2006 they performed at the Carnegie for Forbes Regional Hospital's Annual Gala. For the past two years they have entertained patrons at the Benedum prior to the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater's productions of The Nutcracker. In 2007 they were invited to perform at the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association's All-State Conference in Hershey. In April of 2008 they performed a jazz rendition of the national anthem prior to the Pirates-Reds game at PNC Park. They will perform the anthem again before the Washington Wild Things baseball game on June 15.
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