Marching Band
Wind Symphony
Wind Symphony is scheduled 1st period and is under the direction of Ms. Laura Grems. The band performs advanced level concert band literature and is expected to perform at the highest caliber. As a result, participation in the Wind Symphony is quite rigorous and requires significant practice. Students are required to attend sectionals and one-on-one sessions outside of school throughout the year. Due to the Texas No Pass, No Play Law, students must earn passing grades for all classes at the end of the six weeks grading period. Students not meeting the grading requirements will not be eligible to participate in the all-region selection process and all UIL sanctioned events.
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is scheduled 2nd period and is under the direction of Mr. Andrew Quinn. The band performs upper level high school concert band literature and is expected to perform at the highest caliber. As a result, participation in Symphonic Band is quite rigorous and requires significant practice. Students are required to attend sectionals and one-on-one sessions outside of school throughout the year. Due to the Texas No Pass, No Play Law, students must earn passing grades for all classes at the end of the six weeks grading period. Students not meeting the grading requirements will not be eligible to participate in the all-region selection process and all UIL sanctioned events.
Members are required to learn and pass-off the 9th grad all-region excerpts and is strongly encouraged to participate in the all-region Band audition process. Students are also encouraged to participate in the UIL solo & ensemble competition. Members are encouraged to get involved in our private lesson program. Symphonic Band performs several concerts throughout the year including UIL Concert/Sight-reading Contest and concert band festivals. Auditions for all bands will be held in May for the following school year.
Concert Band
Concert Band is scheduled 3rd period and is under the direction of Mr. Zachary Spicker. The students in this ensemble will perform with the Symphonic Band throughout the year and will continue to refine their instrumental skills. Students are required to attend all Symphonic Band sectionals and rehearsals outside of the regular school day. Due to the Texas No Pass, No Play Law, students must earn passing grades for all classes at the end of the six weeks grading period. Students not meeting the grading requirements will not be eligible to participate in the all-region selection process and all UIL sanctioned events.
Members are encouraged to learn and pass-off the 9th grade all-region excerpts and participate in the all-region Band audition process. Students are also encouraged to participate in the UIL solo & ensemble competition. Members are encouraged to get involved in our private lesson program. Auditions for all bands will be held in May for the following school year.