Band

Choir

Orchestra

Performance Schedule

 

Welcome to the Music Department!  Click the department that you are interested in to receive more information.  Below is some general information for all musicians.

 

School Instruments
If you need to use a school instrument, complete the appropriate section on the return form and report as listed in the schedule. Instruments will be assigned in order of quality from best to worst on a first come-first served basis.

Returning members
Last year's instrument will be reserved for you, provided you check the appropriate box on the return form. If you have a school instrument now, you must bring it to the check-out time to have it checked back out to you.

Instrument Lockers
Lockers for the storage of personal or school instruments, music, books, etc. are available. They are assigned on a first come-first served basis. Come early for the best selection!

Mutes, Reeds and Stuff
All woodwind players should stock-up on new, hard reeds. Don't scrimp on this! Get good quality, hard reeds. All brass players should have a supply of valve oil. All Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble brass players should bring all of the mutes that they own.

Concert Dress
Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble dress is black formal. Ladies will need a black outfit with black shoes; Men will be issued a tuxedo and should provide their own black shoes and socks. Men may also wear their own black (not blue!) suit.

Stuff You Need To Bring
All Marching Band players must use a lyre. This is not optional. If you are going to use a school instrument, we will provide a lyre for you; if you are using your own instrument, you must have a lyre!
All marching band members should provide their own black shoes that you can polish, black socks, and a t-shirt that is white on the front to wear under your uniform coat. A water bottle and sunscreen for rehearsals is highly recommended.

To Register or not?
Registration is not required for participation in all ensembles. If you don't need the credit or don't want to pay for it, that's fine. You still have the same responsibilities as those who register, but you don't receive a grade or credit. Don't let financial considerations keep you from playing!