THS Ensembles
Symphonic BandThis is an introduction to high school band, intended for 9th graders. The band will perform numerous times over the year including football games and basketball games, school concerts, festivals, and an annual tour, all of which participation is mandatory. Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble combine for performances. Three years of middle school band experience is highly recommended.
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Wind Ensemble
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Jazz Band 1 and 2There are two jazz bands meeting before school during zero period. Advanced jazz techniques will be covered in this course including improvisation. Participation in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble is required. This band will perform in 3-4 festivals, multiple concerts, and community performances.
Membership in Jazz Band 1 is contingent upon live auditions to be held at the end of the previous school year. No audition is required for Jazz Band 2 membership. Concert attire is black.
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Jazz ComboThis is an extracurricular, small group, jazz combo. It meets once or twice a week after school and is mostly student run. An emphasis will be on improvisation and student composition. They will perform at 3-4 festivals, multiple concerts, and community performances. Membership is based on live auditions held at the beginning of each school year. This is not a graded course. Concert attire is black.
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Marching band performs at our home football games, marches in the fall Homecoming Parade, and starting in 2022 - in the Truckee 4th of July Parade. We bring spirit and great music to help our team win and get the crowd pumped up! Halftime shows and marching drill will be taught. There will be marching band practices at the end of the summer. Dates and times will be decided by the director. If you are in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble, this is a requirement. Uniforms are provided by TEMPO.
- Open to Grade(s): 9-12
- Credits Received: 0 (part of band)
- Course Duration: About 12 Weeks
- Requirement: Fine Art