CHS BANDS

THE BAND OF WARRIORS OFFERS FOUR DIFFERENT CONCERT ENSEMBLES FOR STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN BASED ON SKILL LEVELS AND A SEPARATE CONCERT PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE.

MASTERY BAND (1ST PERIOD)

ADVANCED BAND (5TH PERIOD)

TWO INTERMEDIATE BANDS (2ND AND 6TH PERIOD)

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE MEETS 4TH PERIOD

Director of Bands / Brandon Worley
Associate Director of Bands / Leah VanDoran

Wind Ensemble

1st period

The Wind Ensemble is the highest-level instrumental ensemble and is designed for students who demonstrate advanced technical proficiency, musical maturity, and a strong commitment to ensemble performance. Students perform advanced-level literature and develop refined skills in tone production, intonation, balance, blend, rhythmic accuracy, articulation, and musical interpretation. Emphasis is placed on independent musicianship, advanced sight-reading, expressive performance, and preparation for high-level concerts, assessments, and performances. Students are expected to demonstrate leadership, consistent preparation, and a high level of individual responsibility.

Wind Symphony

5th period

Symphonic Band

6th period

Concert Band

2nd Period

Wind Symphony is an advanced-level ensemble for students who have developed strong individual musicianship and are prepared to perform challenging high school literature. Students refine advanced technical skills while focusing on musical independence, ensemble awareness, balance, blend, intonation, phrasing, articulation, and expressive interpretation. Repertoire generally ranges from advanced intermediate to upper-level high school literature. Students are expected to prepare independently, respond to detailed musical instruction, and contribute positively to the overall sound and performance of the ensemble.

Symphonic Band is an intermediate-level ensemble designed for students who have established fundamental instrumental skills and are ready to continue developing their technical and musical abilities. Instruction emphasizes tone quality, rhythm, articulation, scales, intonation, music literacy, ensemble balance, blend, and musical expression. Students perform literature that provides appropriate challenges while strengthening individual confidence and ensemble skills. The course prepares students for continued growth and progression into advanced-level high school ensembles.

Concert Band is designed primarily for freshman and developing musicians who are building the technical and musical foundations necessary for continued success in high school band. Instruction focuses on proper tone production, breathing, articulation, rhythm, scales, music reading, intonation, and fundamental ensemble skills. Students perform literature appropriate for developing musicians while gaining confidence and independence as performers. Emphasis is placed on establishing strong playing habits, developing musical literacy, and preparing students for continued advancement into higher-level ensembles.