As a member of this band, you’ll work on fundamentals and technique and perform with the Pep Band at pep rallies and football games and with the ensemble that plays at convocation and commencement. We’ll give three evening concerts and, in the fourth marking period, learn to play the steel drum. You can perform in Solo and Ensemble and may be nominated for the District Honor Band.

Optional Second Elective as Pass/Fail: The typical course load is six classes. In the 8-9 division, students may opt to take a second elective in (visual arts, performing arts, or computer science) in lieu of a study hall. This is a good option for students who are exceptionally organized and tend to manage their time well; it is not a good option for students with busy extracurricular schedules or who struggle with time management and organization. The seventh class does not count as a graduation requirement. It will not appear on students’ transcripts, and it must be taken as Pass/Fail.