Course: Music History
This course will focus on the art forms that we hear every day throughout our world’s culture.
Students will start this class learning the music of other cultures and how it relates to their
own; continue by learning a basic historical timeline for music; finish with an analysis of
music from the United States and how it is currently used in our culture. Students will learn basic music principles such as melody, rhythm, harmony, and theory. Students will be
required to keep a notebook and read-aloud in this course.
Course: Marching Band (Fall Semester)
The Marching Band is a highly competitive unit that performs for various performances throughout the summer and fall months. This portion of the band will feature a competitive
field show that will be performed on Friday nights for Football Games and on selected
Saturday’s for competitions. The band will take part in various parades throughout the
summer and fall, as well as, various community events when invited. All 9th grade and new
members are required to attend our Rookie Camp. This camp is to teach freshmen how to
march so they can participate in parades and the marching field show. All Color Guard and Percussion Members are required to attend Summer Training. ALL MEMBERS are required to attend FULL BAND CAMP which is the last 2 weeks of July. ALL MEMBERS are required to attend after school rehearsals that are scheduled from 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday once school starts. Students who desire to be a member of the marching band but have a scheduling conflict and cannot register for the class must see the director in order to participate. Students enrolled in Dual Credit Courses must see the director of information regarding participation. Fees apply to be involved in this program. Fund Raisers will be required for participation.
Course: Wind Ensemble (Spring Semester)
During the Spring Semester, the Marching Band Class becomes the Wind Ensemble. The Wind
Ensemble will focus on learning the more advanced repertoire of wind bands throughout
the world. Students will learn pieces by famous composers and present them to audiences in
concerts throughout the semester. This class will also prepare students for performances at
district concert performance assessment, basketball games, and community events as
requested. This class is also required for any student wishing to audition and participate in
ETSB&OA sponsored events such as Jazz Clinic, All-State East Senior Clinic, Upper Area Junior Clinic, and Solo Ensemble Festival. All concert performances are required. Some
after school rehearsals will be scheduled to facilitate outside conductors who are brought in to
work with the ensemble.
Course: Concert Band (Spring Semester only)
The concert band will focus on the learning of a repertoire standard of wind bands throughout the world. Students will learn pieces by famous composers and present them to audiences in concerts throughout the semester. This class will also prepare students for performances at the district concert festival, basketball games, and community events as requested. This class is also required for any student wishing to audition and participate in ETSBOA sponsored
events such as Jazz Clinic, All-State East Senior Clinic, Upper Area Junior Clinic, and Solo Ensemble Festival. All concert performances are required.
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Course: Flags
This secondary performance-based features the visual portion of the marching band. It will feature work with flags, rifles, sabers, and dance. The student will start out with basic techniques on each of the pieces of equipment and continue working until all equipment is mastered. The student will be required to participate in all practices, camps, and performances of the Marching Band and will be required to attend the Winter Concert given by the marching band
given at the end of the semester. All members of the Color Guard are required to be registered for this course to participate. Students will be required to dress out for participation in this class. Fees apply to be involved in this program. Fund Raisers will be required for participation.