Congratulations to the CHHS Symphonic Band and Concert Band for receiving distinguished ratings at KMEA Concert Festival this Spring! 

Notes about Concert and Symphonic Class –

q       Students must have a good quality instrument (often times the middle school instrument is fine, but if you have questions – ask the band director)

o       Some instruments may not be acceptable if they are in poor repair or are inappropriate

q       Woodwind players must use good quality, real cane reeds.  Plastic reeds are not acceptable.  WW players should also have no less than 3 good reeds at all times.

q       Brass players may need to purchase mutes depending on the music being performed (the band owns a limited number of mutes)

q       Percussion students must own a pair of all wood drum sticks (Vic Firth SD-1 or Innovative Percussion CL-1) and a practice pad.

*All students will also need a spiral bound notebook for notetaking and journaling exercises.

CONCERT BAND is a year-round ensemble.  Rehearsals are a part of the regular school day, and students must be scheduled in a band class in order to be a part of the group and participate in KMEA solo and ensemble and All-District/All-State festivals and auditions.  After school rehearsals are required on occasion and attendance is mandatory.  Concerts are mandatory and are held once or twice a semester.  Students in Concert, percussion, or Symphonic class can earn A&H credit.

SYMPHONIC  BAND is a year-round ensemble. This is the PREMIER instrumental ensemble at CHHS.  Students for this ensemble are selected through an audition process or by appointment by the band director. Rehearsals are a part of the regular school day, and students must be scheduled in a band class in order to be a part of the group and participate in KMEA solo and ensemble and All-District/All-State festivals and auditions.  After school rehearsals are required on occasion and attendance is mandatory.  Concerts are also mandatory and are held once or twice a semester.

 Concert Band and Symphonic Band students receive A&H credit after their third year being enrolled in band class.  During the class, we cover the A&H curriculum including art, dance, and music.