Concert Band/Marching Band
Symphonic Band/Marching Band
The Concert Band and Symphonic Band are performing groups consisting of students from all grade levels of the high school. During the first quarter of the academic year, students from the Concert Band and Symphonic Band join members of the flag and auxiliary units to form the Marching Band. All students attend a summer band camp on the West campus prior to the start of school. The Marching Maroons perform for athletic events, band festivals, and community parades throughout Illinois and the Greater St. Louis area. At the conclusion of the football season, performance study in Concert Band and Symphonic Band includes standard literature by traditional and contemporary composers. Note: Admission to the Symphonic Band is through audition and consent of the instructor. Please contact Mr. Pond-Jones for audition information.
Orchestra: The Orchestra includes woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments and studies music of the traditional and contemporary chamber orchestra. Comprised of students from all grade levels, participation includes one full class period and campus performances throughout the school year. Admission is by consent of the instructor.
Jazz Band: Jazz Band is an advanced ensemble consisting of students from all classes, but primarily sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This ensemble features the study of music of significant jazz composers and performers and the study of jazz improvisation. Students are selected from the Symphonic and Concert Bands or Orchestra. Admission is through audition and consent of the instructor. Participation in this class includes one full class period and numerous public performances including the home basketball games.
Jazz Ensemble: This ensemble meets each day for one-half hour and is comprised of students from all classes. Students are selected from the Symphonic and Concert Bands or Orchestra. Admission is by audition and consent of the instructor. Coursework includes the fundamental study of jazz improvisation and the performance of traditional and contemporary compositions.
Instrumental Music Class: This class consists of woodwind, brass and percussion students from all grade levels and meets for one-half hour each day. This provides supplemental instruction for the student in Concert or Symphonic Band as a second instrumental class. Scheduled opposite the lunch hour, this will enable students to continue study while completing Health and/or Driver Education requirements.
Fundamentals of Music: This academic, non-performance class has been designed to explore the fundamental elements of music including pitch and rhythmic notation, melody, harmony, and musical composition. A variety of musical styles and composers/performers will be studied to include American contemporary and popular music and music of other cultures. This course is available to students in grade 11 or 12. In addition, this class is offered for dual credit during the spring semester; Music 104-Fundamentals of Music on the SWIC campus. Students may enroll for college credit while taking the class on the West campus.
Symphonic Band/Marching Band
The Concert Band and Symphonic Band are performing groups consisting of students from all grade levels of the high school. During the first quarter of the academic year, students from the Concert Band and Symphonic Band join members of the flag and auxiliary units to form the Marching Band. All students attend a summer band camp on the West campus prior to the start of school. The Marching Maroons perform for athletic events, band festivals, and community parades throughout Illinois and the Greater St. Louis area. At the conclusion of the football season, performance study in Concert Band and Symphonic Band includes standard literature by traditional and contemporary composers. Note: Admission to the Symphonic Band is through audition and consent of the instructor. Please contact Mr. Pond-Jones for audition information.
Orchestra: The Orchestra includes woodwind, brass, percussion, and string instruments and studies music of the traditional and contemporary chamber orchestra. Comprised of students from all grade levels, participation includes one full class period and campus performances throughout the school year. Admission is by consent of the instructor.
Jazz Band: Jazz Band is an advanced ensemble consisting of students from all classes, but primarily sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This ensemble features the study of music of significant jazz composers and performers and the study of jazz improvisation. Students are selected from the Symphonic and Concert Bands or Orchestra. Admission is through audition and consent of the instructor. Participation in this class includes one full class period and numerous public performances including the home basketball games.
Jazz Ensemble: This ensemble meets each day for one-half hour and is comprised of students from all classes. Students are selected from the Symphonic and Concert Bands or Orchestra. Admission is by audition and consent of the instructor. Coursework includes the fundamental study of jazz improvisation and the performance of traditional and contemporary compositions.
Instrumental Music Class: This class consists of woodwind, brass and percussion students from all grade levels and meets for one-half hour each day. This provides supplemental instruction for the student in Concert or Symphonic Band as a second instrumental class. Scheduled opposite the lunch hour, this will enable students to continue study while completing Health and/or Driver Education requirements.
Fundamentals of Music: This academic, non-performance class has been designed to explore the fundamental elements of music including pitch and rhythmic notation, melody, harmony, and musical composition. A variety of musical styles and composers/performers will be studied to include American contemporary and popular music and music of other cultures. This course is available to students in grade 11 or 12. In addition, this class is offered for dual credit during the spring semester; Music 104-Fundamentals of Music on the SWIC campus. Students may enroll for college credit while taking the class on the West campus.
