Band

Color Guard/Winter Guard I Color Guard/Winter Guard II Color Guard/Winter Guard III Color Guard/Winter Guard IV

EL001A/B EL002A/B EL003A/B EL004A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA The Color and Winter Guard are both part of the high school band program. Color Guard occurs in the fall semester when students will be part of the marching band. Winter guard occurs in the spring semester and builds on the skills learned from the marching field in an indoor setting. All students will acquire skills in dance and several varieties of equipment including flag, rifle, and saber. All students are welcome to audition for the Color and Winter Guard including non-band members. This course will require rehearsals, performances, and competitions outside of the school day. All students can earn up to 1 PE credit for participation in the fall semester of marching band during high school. The PE credit will be Pass/Fail and not receive GPA points. Prerequisite: Audition and director approval

Wind Ensemble I Wind Ensemble II Wind Ensemble III Wind Ensemble IV

E7001A/B E7002A/B E7003A/B E7004A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This class is the top level band and consists of students that play brass and woodwind instruments. In this course, students will work on beginning through advanced instrument-specific technique, skill development, and fundamentals. The class will participate in a variety of ensembles including marching band, concert band, and various small ensembles. Students will also work on individual projects such as All-Region, etudes, and solos as part of the course curriculum and may qualify to participate in individual competitions. All students can earn up to 1 PE credit for participation in the fall semester of marching band during high school. The PE credit will be Pass/Fail and not receive GPA points. Wind Ensemble Applied Music is required for students in Wind Ensemble. Prerequisite: Audition and director approval

Wind Ensemble Applied Music I Wind Ensemble Applied Music II Wind Ensemble Applied Music III Wind Ensemble Applied Music IV

E7110A/B E7120A/B E7130A/B E7140A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This class serves as the second required block, an extension of ‘Wind Ensemble ’ , the top level band. While ‘Wind Ensemble ’ focuses on group activities, ‘Wind Ensemble Applied Music ’ will focus on individual playing. In this course, students will work on intermediate through advanced instrument-specific technique, skill development, and fundamentals. Students will also work on individual projects such as All-Region, etudes, and solos as part of the course curriculum. Prerequisite: Audition and director approval

Symphonic Band I Symphonic Band II Symphonic Band III Symphonic Band IV

E6001A/B E6002A/B E6003A/B E6004A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This class is the second level band and consists of students that play brass and woodwind instruments. In this course, students will work on beginning through advanced instrument-specific technique, skill development, and fundamentals. The class will participate in a variety of ensembles including marching band, concert band, and various small ensembles. Students will also work on individual projects such as All-Region, etudes, and solos as part of the course curriculum and may qualify to participate in individual competitions. All students can earn up to 1 PE credit for participation in the fall semester of marching band during high school. The PE credit will be Pass/Fail and not receive GPA points. Prerequisite: Audition and director approval

Symphonic Band Applied Music I Symphonic Band Applied Music II Symphonic Band Applied Music III Symphonic Band Applied Music IV

E6110A/B E6120A/B E6130A/B E61404A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This class serves as the second-block, an extension of ‘Symphonic Band’ . While ‘Symphonic Band’ focuses on group activities, ‘Symphonic Band Applied Music ’ will focus on individual playing. In this course, students will work on intermediate through advanced instrument-specific technique, skill development, and fundamentals. Students will also work on individual projects such as All-Region, etudes, and solos as part of the course curriculum and may qualify to participate in individual competitions. Prerequisite: Audition and director approval

Concert Winds I Concert Winds II Concert Winds III Concert Winds IV

E7009A/B E7010A/B E7011A/B E7012A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This class is the third level band and consists of students that play brass and woodwind instruments. In this course, students will work on beginning through advanced instrument-specific technique, skill development, and fundamentals. The class will participate in a variety of ensembles including marching band, concert band, and various small ensembles. Students will also work on individual projects such as All-Region, etudes, and solos as part of the course curriculum and may qualify to participate in individual competitions. All students can earn up to 1 PE credit for participation in the fall semester of marching band during high school. The PE credit will be Pass/Fail and not receive GPA points. Prerequisite: Audition and director approval