Ensembles: Band

CONCERT BAND - P {f or g}
Length: Year
Credits: 5 CR; may be repeated for credit, 40 CR max
Grades: 9 - 12
Prerequisites: Teacher approval and audition
Practice Expectations: 2 - 3 hrs per week
Academic Eligibility:
2.0 GPA for performance and travel opportunities

Emphasis will be on rehearsal of band literature and development of instrumental skills. There will be some public
performances, including: festivals, concerts and commencement.

Instruction will include group performance skill,
individual instruction, music reading, interpretation, phrasing, breath control, and ear training. This course is designed for students who wish to improve their techniques on a specific instrument.

Second semester enrollment may be based on audition.
(Check Instrumental Music Handbook for rules and expectations.)


MARCHING BAND
Length: Semester - Fall Semester Only
Credits: 5 CR, may be repeated for credit, 20 CR max
Grades: 9 - 12
Prerequisites: Teacher Approval
Practice Expectations: 2 - 3 hrs per week
Academic Eligibility: 2.0 GPA for performance and travel opportunities

Emphasis is on marching band literature, marching band techniques, field shows and half-time performances. Other performances include a winter concert and may include parades and field competitions. After school rehearsals and performances are required throughout the semester. (Check Instrumental Music Handbook for rules and expectations.)

During the first quarter students are required to enroll concurrently in Marching Band A (meets one hour before school, class begins at 7:00M) for an additional 2.5 credits.

Credits in Marching Band A do not count to satisfy the VPA requirements.



SYMPHONIC WIND ENSEMBLE - P {f or g}
Length: Year
Credits: 5 CR; may be repeated for credits, 20 CR max
Grades: 9 - 12
Prerequisites: Teacher Approval and audition
Practice Expectations: 2 - 3 hrs per week
Academic Eligibility: 2.0 GPA for performance and Travel opportunities

Emphasis is on symphonic wind literature and performances, including concerts, music festivals and commencement
exercises. After school rehearsals and performances are required. The ensemble may practice one night a week in
addition to the school day rehearsals. (Check Instrumental Music Handbook for rules and expectations.)

This class is by audition and with instructor approval.


PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Length: Semester - Spring Semester Only
Credits: 5 CR; may be repeated for credit, 20 CR max
Grades: 9 - 12
Prerequisites: Teacher Approval, 2.0 GPA for performance
Practice Expectations: 2 - 3 hrs per week

Designed for students who wish to study and play music written specifically for percussion instruments. Opportunities for
performance will be available. Emphasis will be placed on rhythm, note reading, and technique. It is a multi-level course
with students from beginning to advanced levels working together.
(Check Instrumental Music Handbook for rules and expectations.)

This class is by audition and with instructor approval.


Please Note: During the spring semester this class replaces Marching Band A which meets one hour before school, class begins at 7:00M

LUSD has established a uniform complaint procedure (1312.3) for all relevant programs per 5 CCR § 4622 et seq . The district has a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of gender per Education Amendments of 1972, Title IX: Nondiscrimination.