Marching Band (course #2810) - THE LARGEST ATHLETIC TEAM ON CAMPUS! - Students enrolled in Symphonic Band, Select Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble are automatically members of the Marching Band. Students interested in performing with the Color Guard are also enrolled in Marching Band. At FRHS, students will be exposed to the Marching Band performance idiom at the highest level. The Marching Band performs at various school and community events, as well as competitions throughout the course of the first quarter of the school year only. Participation in the FRHS Marching Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances, and WILL involve time outside of the regular school day, including, but not limited to, band camp prior to the beginning of the school year, outside-of-school rehearsals, and evening/Saturday performances throughout the fall Marching Band season (approximately 1st quarter of the year). Marching Band does not take up an additional period during the academic day, but is an extension of the Symphonic Band, Select Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble curriculum. Marching Band is offered 1st semester ONLY.
Percussion Ensemble (course #2891) - Students enrolled in Percussion Ensemble are automatically members of the Marching Band. At FRHS participation in the Percussion Ensemble is for all percussionists who have had previous band experience and are interested in further developing their ability in the percussive arts. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, marching percussion, and drum set), including tonal concepts, technical skills, rehearsal skills, aural skills, and rudimentary music theory. In addition to several formal concerts, members are required to perform for various school/community performances, and sectional rehearsals. Attendance at these functions when scheduled outside of school hours is a course requirement. The Percussion Ensemble course will provide students the opportunity to experience the different styles and genres of music through performance and academic study, while developing their musical proficiency. Participation in the Percussion Ensemble course carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and may involve school and community performances outside the regular school day. The Percussion Ensemble course will be scheduled during the same time as Wind Symphony, and will take the place of a band ensemble class during the Fall. Students will audition and be placed into band ensembles for the Spring. Percussion Ensemble is offered 1st semester ONLY.
Pep Band (course #2920) - At FRHS participation in Pep Band is required of all Symphonic Band, Select Symphonic Band, and Wind Symphony students, and is an extension of the regular Band curriculum. The Pep Band is active at school events (schedule TBA) during the third quarter of the year only, and does not take up an additional period during the academic day. Pep Band is offered 2nd semester ONLY.
Symphonic Band (course #2805) - At FRHS the Symphonic Band is comprised of the wind and percussion students who choose to participate Band while developing the musical proficiency required for Wind Symphony or Select Symphonic Band. The Symphonic Band will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Symphonic Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and may involve time outside of the regular school day. All students involved in the Symphonic Band also participate in the FRHS Marching Band (see course description) during first semester, and the FRHS Pep Band (see course description) during the second semester. These courses DO NOT meet during the school day, but are an extension of the Symphonic Band curriculum.
Select Symphonic Band (course #2806) - At FRHS the Select Symphonic Band is comprised of intermediate wind and percussion students who choose to participate in Band while developing the musical proficiency required for Wind Symphony. The Select Symphonic Band will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Select Symphonic Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and may involve time outside of the regular school day. All students involved in the Select Symphonic Band will also participate in the FRHS Marching Band (see course description) during first semester, and the FRHS Pep Band (see course description) during the second semester. These courses DO NOT meet during the school day, but are an extension of the Select Symphonic Band curriculum.
Wind Symphony (course #2795) - At FRHS the Wind Symphony is comprised of the most advanced wind and percussion students. The Wind Symphony will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Wind Symphony carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and may involve time outside of the regular school day. All students involved in the Wind Symphony will also participate in the FRHS Marching Band (see course description) during first semester, and the FRHS Pep Band (see course description) during the second semester. These courses DO NOT meet during the school day, but are an extension of the Wind Symphony curriculum.
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Stage Band—Jazz Ensemble 2 (course #2840) - Jazz Ensemble 2 is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin, and other “popular“ music styles. Placement into Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble 2 is through audition with the Director, and students must be a member of a concert band. Students who demonstrate proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass may be enrolled in a jazz course without concurrent enrollment in a concert ensemble only with Director permission. At FRHS, the Stage Band - Jazz Ensemble 2 will provide students the opportunity to experience the different styles of jazz through performance and academic study, while developing the musical proficiency needed for Jazz Ensemble 1. Participation in Jazz Ensemble 2 carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and may involve school and community performances outside the regular school day. Jazz Ensemble 2 will be scheduled as a 0-hour class (time TBA outside of the school day), and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. |
Select Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble 1 (course #2830) - Jazz Ensemble 1 is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin, and other “popular “ music styles. Placement into Select Stage Band – Jazz Ensemble 1 is through audition with the Director, and students must be a member of a concert band. Students who demonstrate proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass may be enrolled in a jazz course without concurrent enrollment in a concert ensemble only with Director permission. At FRHS, the Select Stage Band - Jazz Ensemble 1 will provide students the opportunity to experience the different styles of jazz through performance and academic study. Participation in the Jazz Ensemble 1 carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances, and may involve school and community performances outside the regular school day. Jazz Ensemble 1 will be scheduled as a 0-hour class (time TBA outside of the school day), and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. |
Small Instrumental Ensembles (course #2890 with Instructor approval) - This course is only available to students who participate in fall athletics at FRHS, and after a discussion with the Director of Bands, student, and parents/guardians, all involved parties find irreconcilable differences with scheduling. Students will have the opportunity to continue the study of their musical instrument at the high school level, perform solo repertoire appropriate for their chosen instrument and performance level, develop performance skills on a secondary instrument, as well as participate in small ensembles as course registration and/or instrumentation allows. Emphasis will also be placed on student proficiency in the language of music through the study of music theory and music history. Students who complete the small ensemble course during the fall semester will have the opportunity to participate in Symphonic Band (course #2805) or Select Symphonic Band (course #2806) and/or Jazz Ensemble-Stage Band (course #2840) during the spring semester.