Concert Band
This course is designed for incoming freshmen as a transition band between middle and high school. It develops the skills needed to be a successful musician in high school and beyond. This band performs at no fewer than three concerts during the school year. The band uniform consists of black shoes, socks, and pants, a tuxedo shirt, bow tie and cummerbund (There will be a fitting session at the start of the school year for the shirt, bow tie and cummerbund).
Students in this band are also a part of marching band. ALL EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES ASSOCIATED WITH MARCHING BAND ARE REQUIRED. This includes, but is not limited to, a week-long marching band summer camp, home football games, home men’s and women’s basketball games, and community parades. A marching band uniform will be issued at the start of the school year and all students are required to pay a $10.00 uniform cleaning fee.
Any student using an instrument owned by School District #131 will be required to pay a $50.00 per semester user fee. This fee helps to defray the cost of any/all repairs for the instruments. ALL EXTRA PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCES ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THIS CLASS. It is the individual responsibility of each band member to have their schedules free and clear of any/all conflicts that may arise concerning band performances. This includes informing all coaches and/or employers who may also be involved.
Students in this band are also a part of marching band. ALL EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES ASSOCIATED WITH MARCHING BAND ARE REQUIRED. This includes, but is not limited to, a week-long marching band summer camp, home football games, home men’s and women’s basketball games, and community parades. A marching band uniform will be issued at the start of the school year and all students are required to pay a $10.00 uniform cleaning fee.
Any student using an instrument owned by School District #131 will be required to pay a $50.00 per semester user fee. This fee helps to defray the cost of any/all repairs for the instruments. ALL EXTRA PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCES ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF THIS CLASS. It is the individual responsibility of each band member to have their schedules free and clear of any/all conflicts that may arise concerning band performances. This includes informing all coaches and/or employers who may also be involved.
