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.
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.
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.
Marching Band (course #2810) - 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.
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.