
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.