THE BAND PROGRAM
The Band program at SMHS is a comprehensive one that offers numerous activities and playing opportunities. Our goal is to provide something to interest every student at their current experience level to set them up for success and to provide the tools they will need to progress as individuals and members of an ensemble.
CONCERT BANDS
A concert band class is identical to a middle school band rehearsal, an indoor, music-only activity. Concert Band activities include evening concerts in December and April.
Symphonic Band
This is the advanced band. Numbers in each section are capped to provide appropriate instrumentation Students in this band play advanced music and present more performances. As upper-level musicians, the expectation is that all band members progress through instrument-specific method books, prepare solo or small ensemble literature, and prepare All State Band audition music.
Audition required: Yes. Students who are not chosen for Symphonic Band may still participate in Concert Band.
Audition required: Yes. Students who are not chosen for Symphonic Band may still participate in Concert Band.
| Symphonic Band audition 2024 |
Concert Band
This is the entry-level band. Students in this band play easy concert music and progress through the Essential Elements 2000 method book. Winds and Percussion meet separately.
Audition required: No.
Audition required: No.
