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Music
Band
The band (The Grifftones) invites
interested musicians to join. Performances include appearances at pep
rallies and home football games.
Concert
Band
Concert Band is open, without audition, to all who play woodwinds, brass,
strings and percussion. Those who wish to play Electric Guitar or
Bass are required to play another instrument and they must audition for the
Guitar and/or Bass positions. The Concert Band plays at the Christmas and
Spring Concerts. Band members are also involved in the spring travel
competition, Teen Arts Festival and the Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser.
Other performance opportunities will be announced as they occur.
Pep
Band
Comprised of members from the Concert Band, the Pep Band performs at the home
football games, the Powder Puff football game and some pep rallies.
Jazz Rock Ensemble
Students must audition to perform more advanced material. Members are
involved with the concerts, competitions and the Toms River Halloween Parade.
Specialty Band
Students must audition for open positions to accompany the Show Choir and the
Jazz Choir during competitions and performances.
Pit Band
Made up mostly of students in the Specialty Band, these students have
the unique opportunity to perform for the Spring Musical.
String Ensemble
New in 2006, this group accomodates the increasing
number of students who play string instruments. This ensemble will
perform alone and in conjunction with the Concert Band during performances and
competitions.
Choirs
There are a number of choir opportunities. Choirs perform at school concerts
and at various competitions held
throughout the year.
They may also participate in school liturgies.
Show Choir
The Show Choir (The Big Blue Singing Crew,) is chosen through
audition and performs vocal and choreographed routines. There is a mixed show
choir and a girl’s show choir.
Jazz Choir
The Jazz Choir is also chosen through audition.
Classical Choir
The Classical Mixed Choir is comprised of male and female students interested in singing classical music. No audition is required to be a member of the Classical Choir.
Related Curriculum
Piano/Music
Theory |
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Awards
April 25-27, 2008
“Heritage Festival”
“Big Blue Singing Crew” Mixed
Show Choir Gold Award –
“Big Blue Singing Crew” Girls
Show Choir Silver Award – EXCELLENT Rating
“The Blue Notes” Jazz Choir Gold Award –
Mixed Classical Choir Silver Award – EXCELLENT Rating
Jared Babuschak ‘10 Maestro Award Solo Mixed Classical Choir |
