This is a one-year course. There is one band comprised of two components: Marching Band and Concert Band. Students are required to participate in both components.
The Marching Band takes part in parades, community events, and performances in field shows at football games and exhibitions. The Marching Band rehearses throughout the summer, culminating in a one week, mandatory band camp during August. Students learn marching basics and performance practices of the modern day corps-style marching band. Students are required to purchase marching shoes, gloves, t-shirt, lyre, and a flip folder for their appropriate instrument.
The Concert Band performs at several concerts and community events. Students develop skills, such as proper intonation, breath support, tone production, and other issues related to instrumental technique. Literature of modern wind ensemble music from Sousa to John Williams is studied and performed with a concentration on contemporary works. The band rehearses one period daily with one evening rehearsal scheduled during marching season. Attendance at all rehearsal activities and performances is mandatory.