Concert Band
Concert Band students will work on developing their skills in key signature and time signature recognition, as well work on scales, articulation and basic music theory. This is the entry level ensemble at the high school and is open to all incoming freshmen as well as sophomores through seniors not enrolled in Symphonic Winds. There is no audition for this group.
This group participates in Pep Band as well as Solo and Ensemble Festival. Concerts and performances outside of the school day are a graded requirement for this ensemble
Symphonic Winds
Prerequisite: Audition and/or instructor approval
Symphonic Winds is a group of instrumentalists that have demonstrated an intermediate knowledge and proficiency on their instruments. Symphonic Winds accepts sophomores through seniors by audition only. The ensemble aims at progressing students to an advanced level of proficiency. This group plays advanced literature that is both technically and musically challenging and equally rewarding.
This ensemble participates in Marching Band, Pep Band, and Solo and Ensemble Festival. Concerts and performances outside of the school day are a graded requirement for this ensemble
Lakeshore Jazz Ensemble
Prerequisite: Audition and consent of instructor
The Jazz Ensemble studies and performs a wide variety of music, including Dixieland, Swing, Latin, and Rock. Emphasis will be placed on sight-reading, ear training and improvisation, as well as the cultural and historical background of the music. The Jazz Ensemble Performs in concerts and festivals as well as school and community events. Opportunities for small jazz combo playing may also be available
Concerts and performances outside the school day are a graded requirement for this ensemble.
Jazz Lab Band
Prerequisite: None
Jazz Lab Band meets Tuesday mornings at 6:45. Everyone is welcome, emphasis is placed on introducing members to music in the jazz style including swing, Latin, rock, funk, and shuffle. The group performs and band concerts throughout the year and solo ensemble. This is a non-graded Co-curricular Ensemble
Concert Band students will work on developing their skills in key signature and time signature recognition, as well work on scales, articulation and basic music theory. This is the entry level ensemble at the high school and is open to all incoming freshmen as well as sophomores through seniors not enrolled in Symphonic Winds. There is no audition for this group.
This group participates in Pep Band as well as Solo and Ensemble Festival. Concerts and performances outside of the school day are a graded requirement for this ensemble
Symphonic Winds
Prerequisite: Audition and/or instructor approval
Symphonic Winds is a group of instrumentalists that have demonstrated an intermediate knowledge and proficiency on their instruments. Symphonic Winds accepts sophomores through seniors by audition only. The ensemble aims at progressing students to an advanced level of proficiency. This group plays advanced literature that is both technically and musically challenging and equally rewarding.
This ensemble participates in Marching Band, Pep Band, and Solo and Ensemble Festival. Concerts and performances outside of the school day are a graded requirement for this ensemble
Lakeshore Jazz Ensemble
Prerequisite: Audition and consent of instructor
The Jazz Ensemble studies and performs a wide variety of music, including Dixieland, Swing, Latin, and Rock. Emphasis will be placed on sight-reading, ear training and improvisation, as well as the cultural and historical background of the music. The Jazz Ensemble Performs in concerts and festivals as well as school and community events. Opportunities for small jazz combo playing may also be available
Concerts and performances outside the school day are a graded requirement for this ensemble.
Jazz Lab Band
Prerequisite: None
Jazz Lab Band meets Tuesday mornings at 6:45. Everyone is welcome, emphasis is placed on introducing members to music in the jazz style including swing, Latin, rock, funk, and shuffle. The group performs and band concerts throughout the year and solo ensemble. This is a non-graded Co-curricular Ensemble