Concert Band* Full year = 1 credit (repeatable) Prerequisite: must have taken band before or have teacher permission
This course is designed to provide instrumentalists with experience in all aspects of the modern wind band technique. The
Concert Band will consist of students who are at an intermediate playing level and will perform appropriate standard wind
band repertoire. Most rehearsals will take place during the required classroom time. There may be after-school rehearsals
and performances throughout the school year.
Jazz Band Full year = 1 credit (repeatable) Prerequisite: must have taken band the school year prior or have teacher permission. There may be an audition to place
students depending on the level of interest.
This group is for students who wish to further their musical knowledge and skill through the study of Jazz. Membership in
this ensemble may be by audition. Members of the Jazz Band will be required to enroll in Concert Band, Wind Ensemble,
Percussion Tech, or Choir/Orchestra (for students not in band) unless by special permission of the director. The focus of
the Jazz Band will be on the performance of various jazz styles, articulation, and improvisation. The Jazz Band performs at
various concerts as well as festivals and competitions. Members of Jazz Band may audition for Honor Jazz Band & All State Jazz.
Marching Band One semester = 0.5 credit (repeatable) Prerequisite: must have taken band the school year prior or have teacher permission.
The Marching Band offers all students a comprehensive music and visual program. Members of the Marching Band will be
required to enroll in Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Tech, or Choir/Orchestra (for students not in band) unless
by special permission of the director. Colorguard members are exempt from this rule. Students enrolled in Marching Band
will perform at competitions, football games, school assemblies, and parades. Students must participate in all scheduled
Marching Band practices/events (including ‘Band Camp’ that occurs in the weeks leading up to the start of school).
Students earning credit in this course may also earn a 0.5 credit PE exemption during the fall semester.
Percussion Technique* Full year = 1 credit (repeatable) Prerequisite: must have played percussion in band the school year prior or have teacher permission.
This class will provide the percussion students with a comprehensive study of all aspects of percussion music and
performance. Studies will include snare drums, mallets, drum set, auxiliary instruments, and styles of percussion from
world music to jazz. There will be required after school rehearsals and performances throughout the school year. All
members of the Percussion Ensemble are members of the band program and are expected to perform at all band
performances. This is an intermediate to advanced level band class.
Wind Ensemble* Full year = 1 credit (repeatable) Prerequisite: must have teacher permission. This group is normally filled by audition.
This course is designed to provide instrumentalists with experience in all aspects of the modern wind band technique. The
Wind Ensemble will consist of students who are at a playing level of upper intermediate to advanced level and will perform
appropriate standard wind band repertoire. Exploration of various styles, theory, and techniques of wind instrument
performance will be offered. There will be required after school rehearsals and performances throughout the school year.
*Students in these classes are eligible to audition and participate in the WCSD Honor Band, Nevada All-State Honor Band,
and Solo and Ensemble Festivals.
