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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.
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