Marching Band

This ensemble meets after school for practices and for performances. The Marching Warriors attends all football games, marches in parades, attends several contests, and plays at school pep assemblies. Membership in marching band REQUIRES membership in one of the concert bands. This is district policy. Membership in the marching band requires strenuous physical exercise and the ability to play the difficult music encountered in the activity.

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble consists of students in grades 9-12. Classroom instruction focuses on ensemble fundamentals and expansion of the fundamentals of musicianship. Advanced topics will be discussed and additional writing assignments and projects may be assigned to increase engagement with these topics. Students in the Wind Ensemble are responsible for three entries in their individual practice journal each week. Repertoire will consist of some pops music, music from a variety of cultures and genres, and a focus on Wind Band Repertoire standards.

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band consists of students in grades 9-11. Classroom instruction focuses on instrument and ensemble fundamentals. Students in the Symphonic Band are responsible for two entries in their individual practice journals per week. Specific goals or practice routines may be assigned for these practice entries. Repertoire will consist of pops music, music from a variety of cultures and genres, and some arrangements of Wind Band Repertoire standards.

Jazz Band

The North Jazz Band consists of students in grades 9-12, and meets after school in the winter and spring (post marching band season). Students must have a basic level of skills (HS entry-level) on their instrument in order to participate in this extracurricular activity. Repertoire will consist of music from a wide variety of jazz genres. Improvisation will be discussed.