HIGH SCHOOL BAND OPTIONS

GRADES 9 THROUGH 12:

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SYMPHONIC BAND:

  • Premiere ensemble of the Casteel Band Program

  • Open to all 9th through 12th grade students by audition only. Selected instrumentation only.

  • Ensemble audition placement will occur in the spring prior to each school year. Chair placement auditions for seating and part assignments will occur at the beginning of the school year.

  • Spring festivals and possible out of state travel per year.

  • Uniformed ensemble, uses tuxedos and concert dresses for performances.

  • $75 Activity Fee to be paid to the Casteel Bookstore

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CONCERT BAND:

  • Open to all high school students through audition only, regardless of instrumentation.

  • Ensemble audition placement will occur in the spring prior to each school year. Chair placement auditions for seating and part assignments will occur at the beginning of the school year.

  • Spring festivals and possible out of state travel per year.

  • Uniformed ensemble, uses tuxedos and concert dresses for performances.

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PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE: 

  • Premiere Percussion Ensemble of the Casteel Band Program

  • Open to all 9th - 12th grade percussionists

  • Spring festivals and possible out of state travel

  • Book: Percussion With Class, KJOS Publishing 

  • Grade 3 literature and above

  • Uniformed ensemble, uses tuxedos and concert dresses for performance

  • $75 Activity Fee to be paid to the Casteel Bookstore

 

COLT MARCHING BAND:

See tab under 'Colt Marching Band' under 'About the Program'.

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JAZZ BAND:

  • Open to all grade 7 - 12 students

  • Emphasis is placed on developing strong jazz basics and performances practices.

  • Discussion and practice of improvisation techniques, music theory, jazz history, and other jazz performance practices.

  • Meets after school for one and a half hours once per week in the spring