| Welcome to the band program of the Hayfield Secondary
School! This year will be an exciting one. We are pleased that you
have decided to be part of the program. |
| The high school band program consists of
the following bands: |
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| Concert
Bands |
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Concert band classes are designed to help
the student progress toward the attainment of the advanced woodwind,
brass, and percussion objectives. This band offers students several
performance opportunities. Performances and rehearsals, both in and
outside of the school time are required in this class. Instrumentation
for the group will be at the discretion of the instructor. Prerequisites
include an audition by the instructor and attainment of intermediate
woodwind, brass, or percussion objectives. |
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| Advanced
Bands: |
| Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Advanced
Percussion |
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Advanced band classes are designed for the sequential
study of the literature as well as rehearsal and performance techniques
of the band on the highest level (grade 5-6 music) achievable in the
school year. It is a performance-oriented course elected by students
of high achievement and talent. Marching band techniques, performances,
and rehearsals - both in an outside of school - are required in this
class. Instrumentation for the group will be at the discretion of
the instructor. Prerequisites include an audition by the instructor
and attainment of advanced woodwind, brass, or percussion objectives. |
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| Marching
Band |
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The high School Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble combine to form
the Marching Band during the falls season. All Symphonic
Band, Wind Ensemble, and Advanced Percussion members are required
to participate in Marching Band.
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Symphonic Band students who earn a spot on a school-sanctioned
fall varsity sport can elect to perform and alternative class project
in lieu of Marching Band. An independent fall music project that fulfills
the course requirements will be developed, approved and implemented
by the student and the director |
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| Extracurricular
Ensembles |
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Extracurricular ensembles include the Pit Orchestra
(for the school musical) and Jazz Band open by audition
and usually beginning after marching season, Pep Band (by selection
of the band director), and the Color Guard (open by audition
in the spring of the previous year). The Jazz Band plays at various
locations in and around the school. The Pep Band attend home basketball
games and possibly away games. The Color Guard marches with the Marching
Band and may continue through the winter and spring with indoor guard
work. Tri-M is a music honor society that provides service to the
music department. |
