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Concert Groups
Red Concert Band
This course is open to all students through auditions held in the Spring. The
Red Band presents a balanced study of literature at the highest level
attainable by the ensemble.
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Gold Concert Band
This course is open to all students through auditions held in the Spring.
This ensemble represents
Annandale
High School
at District
Festival and at competition during Spring Trip. The Gold Band typically
performs Grade 4 music at concerts and festivals.
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Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band membership is drawn from the most advanced performers in the
band program. Students are selected through auditions held in the Spring by
the Director of Bands. The repertoire and performance of the Symphonic Band
is comparable to that of a fine college. The Symphonic Band represents the
school and bands at local, national, and international performances. The
Symphonic Band will present Winter and Spring Concerts and participate in
District Festival and at competition during Spring Trip. The Symphonic Band
typically plays Grade 5/6 music at concerts and festivals. Members of the
Symphonic Band are required to be members of the Marching Atoms.
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Jazz Ensemble
This course is open to students of advanced proficiency selected through
auditions. The Jazz Ensemble rehearsals start on Mondays during first
quarter, and continue on Mondays and Thursdays through the rest of the year.
Jazz Ensemble requires out-of-school practice and performances. It is a study
of the literature, rehearsal and performance techniques of past and
contemporary popular jazz music, including some emphasis on improvisational
techniques.
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