• OAHS Concert Band

    CONCERT BAND AND MARCHING BAND

    Grade Level:  9 - 10

    Credit:  1.0

    This course will provide a large ensemble setting for students who wish to continue to develop both their own instrumental skill, and that of an ensemble member interested in participating in both the Concert Band and Marching Band.  Classroom activities are designed to further develop the musical concepts of tone production, technical skills, music reading skills, intonation, musicality, and musical analysis.  The study of various styles of concert band music is emphasized through rehearsal and performance.  Students will also be members of the OAHS Marching Hornets and perform at all home and away football games, and parades.  Concert performances will occur at the annual holiday and spring concerts, and other special events throughout the year. Due to the nature of the coursework that provides opportunities for individual student growth, students are able to request and take this course more than one time.

    Prerequisite:  Membership in the 8th grade band and/or teacher approval. 

    Special Requirements: Attendance is required at summer band camp the first week of August.  Attendance is required at all Monday and Thursday rehearsals from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (ending at Halloween).

    Special Requirements: All performances are mandatory unless stated otherwise by the director. 

     

    SYMPHONIC BAND AND MARCHING BAND

    Grade Level 11-12

    Credit 1.0

    This course will provide a large ensemble setting for students who wish to continue to develop both their own instrumental skill, and that of an ensemble member interested in participating in both the Symphonic Band and Marching Band.  Classroom activities are designed to further develop the musical concepts of tone production, technical skills, music reading skills, intonation, musicality, and musical analysis, through the performance of varied repertoire.  The ensemble members will be devoted to learning the extensive literature written for wind band.  The study of various styles of symphonic band music is emphasized through rehearsal and performance.  Students will also be members of the OAHS Marching Hornets and perform at all home and away football games, and parades.  Concert performances will occur at the annual holiday and spring concerts, and other special events throughout the year. Due to the nature of the coursework that provides opportunities for individual student growth, students are able to request and take this course more than one time.

    Prerequisite: Completion of Concert Band and/or teacher approval. 

    Special Requirements: Attendance is required at summer band camp the first week of August.  Attendance is required at all Monday and Thursday rehearsals from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (ending at Halloween).

    Special Requirements: All performances are mandatory unless stated otherwise by the director.