Band Class
Band
Class is an elective that meets
everyday during 1st period.
It is an extension of the Concert Band.
The program will be rehearsal of the performance material in preparation
for upcoming events. All members of
the Band Class are required to be in the Concert Band, attend
Wednesday evening rehearsals and are bound to the entrance requirements of the
Concert Band.
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.
Students
may chose to get extra credits for being in the Concert Band.
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, the Toms River Halloween Parade
and various fundraising events throughout
the year.
Specialty Band
Students must audition for open positions to accompany the Show Choir and the
Jazz Choir during competitions and performances.
Extra rehearsal times will be
posted.
Pit Band
Students must audition for open positions.
These students have the unique
opportunity to perform for the Spring Musical.
Extra rehearsal
and performance times will be posted.
String Ensemble
New in 2006, this group accommodates 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.
This group rehearses during posted FLEX
times.
Show Choir
The Show Choir
(The Big Blue Singing Crew) is chosen through
auditions 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 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.
Piano/Music Theory
Chorus
Concert Band
Jazz Choir Honors
Intro. to Music Technology
Awards
April 24-24, 2009
“Heritage Festival”
“Big
Blue Singing Crew” Mixed Show Choir
Gold Award –
“Big
Blue Singing Crew Too” Girls Show Choir
Gold Award –
“The Blue Notes” Jazz Choir
Gold Award –
Classical Choir
Gold Award –
In addition,
the Classical Choir has been invited to perform in the Festival of Gold
to be held
in 2010 at the
Jazz Rock Ensemble
Bronze Award
Concert Band
Silver Award