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MUSIC
ELECTIVE CLASSES:
BAND
An elective open to all high school students who have been
taught the playing techniques of a band instrument and are
capable of performing at the high school level.
The first six weeks of the school year are used mostly in
preparation for marching band performances. The band
competes or performs at three events during the fall,
usually on weekends. Extra rehearsals outside the normal
school day are possible.
The concert band starts after the marching season. This
group prepares for two concerts held at Christmas and during
the spring, and performs at the Region IV Large Group
Contest. The band is also asked to play at selected
basketball, football, wrestling, and volleyball events.
The students have extra opportunities to perform in jazz
band or the Region IV Solo and Ensemble Contest, as well as
other miscellaneous community performances. Advanced
students also have the option of auditioning for All-State
Band, All-State Orchestra, or All-State Jazz Band.
VOCAL
This program is open to all students in the high school.
The concert choir is composed of all vocal music students.
It meets three times weekly.
The girls and boys Glee Clubs meet once weekly depending
upon the numbers of girls and boys enrolled in concert
choir. You must be enrolled in concert choir.
All members of these groups will possibly perform at a
Christmas concert, spring concert, region music contest, and
graduation. Students are also required to work in some
capacity at the Pops Concert.
The show choir is a select group of singers and dancers who
are chosen in the fall. Show Choir students must be a
member of the concert choir. They compete at various
competitions and the Pops Concert. They will do a variety
of fund raising to support these events.
The opportunity to take vocal lessons, perform as a soloist,
participate in All-State Chorus, audition for Honors Choir
as a sophomore or junior, and to be a member of various
ensembles is also available.
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