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2800 Concert Band (Wind Symphony III)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: No Experience Needed
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Concert Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony III) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform level IV/V music. This course is open to all students, including students who have never played a band instrument before. Incoming freshman students who wish to participate in high school band, but do not want to audition, will enroll in the “2800 Concert Band” course. Students who are new to band may need supplementary instruction via private lessons on their instrument to get caught up to the high school proficiency level. Concert Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Concert Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Students in the Concert Band are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2805 Symphonic Band (Wind Symphony II)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; woodwind or percussion instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The Instrumental Fundamentals Class is designed to teach fundamental skills to woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Tone technical facility music terminology and music reading are stressed. Literature appropriate to beginner skill level is presented. Performance opportunities begin. At FRHS: The Symphonic Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony II) is comprised of woodwind and percussion students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony II and play a woodwind or percussion instrument should enroll in the “2805 Symphonic Band” course. Symphonic Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2806 Select Symphonic Band (Wind Symphony II)
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Directors; brass instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Membership in this ensemble provides a high level of instruction to the high school student with previous band experience. This ensemble performs music ranging from Baroque to Modern styles. At FRHS: The Select Symphonic Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony II) is comprised of brass students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony II and play a brass instrument should enroll in the “2806 Select Symphonic Band” course. Select Symphonic Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Select Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Select Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2795 Wind Ensemble (Wind Symphony I)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; woodwind or brass instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most advanced wind and percussion students. The Wind Symphony will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Wind Symphony carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances and will involve time outside of the regular school day. At FRHS: The Wind Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level VI+ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a woodwind or brass instrument should enroll in the “2795 Wind Ensemble” course. Wind Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2891 Percussion Ensemble (Wind Symphony I)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; percussion instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
This course is available to students who wish to study and perform music in small ensembles.
At FRHS: The Percussion Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of percussion students with the ability to perform level VI+ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a percussion instrument should enroll in the “2891 Percussion Ensemble” course. Percussion Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, world percussion, marching percussion, and drum set). Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2830 Select Stage Band (Jazz Ensemble 1)
Credits: 2.5 credits per quarter (Meets during Q3, and Q4)
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Participation is by audition or instructor approval. Select Stage Band is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin and other popular music styles. The student must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar or other appropriate stage band instrument. At FRHS: The Select Stage Band course (called Jazz Ensemble I) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform advanced jazz literature. Membership is by audition only, and students must either be a member of a concert band, or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass with director approval. Jazz Ensemble I students will be exposed to a variety of styles of music, as well as jazz improvisation and theory. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, and other performances. Select Stage Band will meet at a regularly scheduled time outside of the normal school day during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. Students who expect to be placed into Select Stage Band should enroll in this course. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2840 Stage Band (Jazz Ensemble 2)
Credits: 2.5 credits per quarter (Meets during Q3, and Q4)
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Instructor approval is required. Stage Band is available to students who desire to acquire basic knowledge and abilities in jazz, rock, Latin, and other popular music styles. The student must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on piano and guitar. At FRHS: The Stage Band course (called Jazz Ensemble II) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform a variety of jazz literature. Membership is by audition only, and students must either be a member of a concert band, or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass with director approval. Jazz Ensemble II students will be exposed to a variety of styles of music, as well as jazz improvisation and theory. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, and other performances. Stage Band will meet at a regularly scheduled time outside of the normal school day during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. Students without previous jazz experience, or who expect to be placed into Stage Band, should enroll in this course. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: No Experience Needed
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
At FRHS: The Concert Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony III) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform level IV/V music. This course is open to all students, including students who have never played a band instrument before. Incoming freshman students who wish to participate in high school band, but do not want to audition, will enroll in the “2800 Concert Band” course. Students who are new to band may need supplementary instruction via private lessons on their instrument to get caught up to the high school proficiency level. Concert Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Concert Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Students in the Concert Band are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2805 Symphonic Band (Wind Symphony II)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; woodwind or percussion instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
The Instrumental Fundamentals Class is designed to teach fundamental skills to woodwind, brass, and percussion players. Tone technical facility music terminology and music reading are stressed. Literature appropriate to beginner skill level is presented. Performance opportunities begin. At FRHS: The Symphonic Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony II) is comprised of woodwind and percussion students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony II and play a woodwind or percussion instrument should enroll in the “2805 Symphonic Band” course. Symphonic Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2806 Select Symphonic Band (Wind Symphony II)
Credits: 10
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Directors; brass instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Membership in this ensemble provides a high level of instruction to the high school student with previous band experience. This ensemble performs music ranging from Baroque to Modern styles. At FRHS: The Select Symphonic Band course (called FRHS Wind Symphony II) is comprised of brass students with the ability to perform level V/VI music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony II and play a brass instrument should enroll in the “2806 Select Symphonic Band” course. Select Symphonic Band students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Select Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Select Symphonic Band students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2795 Wind Ensemble (Wind Symphony I)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; woodwind or brass instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 10, 11 & 12
Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most advanced wind and percussion students. The Wind Symphony will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Wind Symphony carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances and will involve time outside of the regular school day. At FRHS: The Wind Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level VI+ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a woodwind or brass instrument should enroll in the “2795 Wind Ensemble” course. Wind Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2891 Percussion Ensemble (Wind Symphony I)
Credits: 20
Prerequisites: Audition or placement by Band Director; percussion instrument
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
This course is available to students who wish to study and perform music in small ensembles.
At FRHS: The Percussion Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of percussion students with the ability to perform level VI+ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a percussion instrument should enroll in the “2891 Percussion Ensemble” course. Percussion Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, world percussion, marching percussion, and drum set). Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2830 Select Stage Band (Jazz Ensemble 1)
Credits: 2.5 credits per quarter (Meets during Q3, and Q4)
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11 & 12
Participation is by audition or instructor approval. Select Stage Band is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin and other popular music styles. The student must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on the piano, guitar or other appropriate stage band instrument. At FRHS: The Select Stage Band course (called Jazz Ensemble I) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform advanced jazz literature. Membership is by audition only, and students must either be a member of a concert band, or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass with director approval. Jazz Ensemble I students will be exposed to a variety of styles of music, as well as jazz improvisation and theory. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, and other performances. Select Stage Band will meet at a regularly scheduled time outside of the normal school day during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. Students who expect to be placed into Select Stage Band should enroll in this course. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
2840 Stage Band (Jazz Ensemble 2)
Credits: 2.5 credits per quarter (Meets during Q3, and Q4)
Prerequisites: Membership in a core music class or director recommendation
Meets requirement(s): Fine & Applied Arts
Open to Grades: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Instructor approval is required. Stage Band is available to students who desire to acquire basic knowledge and abilities in jazz, rock, Latin, and other popular music styles. The student must be a member of a concert band or show proficiency on piano and guitar. At FRHS: The Stage Band course (called Jazz Ensemble II) is comprised of woodwind, brass, and percussion students with the ability to perform a variety of jazz literature. Membership is by audition only, and students must either be a member of a concert band, or show proficiency on the piano, guitar, or bass with director approval. Jazz Ensemble II students will be exposed to a variety of styles of music, as well as jazz improvisation and theory. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, and other performances. Stage Band will meet at a regularly scheduled time outside of the normal school day during the Fall and Spring semesters, and will not take up an additional slot in the student’s course load. Students without previous jazz experience, or who expect to be placed into Stage Band, should enroll in this course. There is an enrichment fee associated with this course.*
Marching Band is THE LARGEST ATHLETIC TEAM ON CAMPUS!
The Fossil Ridge Marching Band is comprised of all students who wish to participate in the award-winning, competitive marching band program at FRHS. Membership is open to all FRHS students, including those who play a traditional band instrument, those wishing to learn a marching band instrument, and those who plan to participate in the color guard program (flags, rifles, dance). In order to participate in Marching Band, students must either be concurrently enrolled in a concert band class, or have director approval.
The Marching Band performs at various school and community events, football games, and band competitions throughout the fall semester. Students are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. This is a co-curricular course that happens outside of the school day, including, but not limited to, band camp prior to the beginning of the school year, outside-of-school rehearsals, and evening/Saturday performances throughout the fall semester. There are activity fees associated with participation in marching band.
* See the Schedule of Fees and Other Select Charges for lab fees associated with this course
The Fossil Ridge Marching Band is comprised of all students who wish to participate in the award-winning, competitive marching band program at FRHS. Membership is open to all FRHS students, including those who play a traditional band instrument, those wishing to learn a marching band instrument, and those who plan to participate in the color guard program (flags, rifles, dance). In order to participate in Marching Band, students must either be concurrently enrolled in a concert band class, or have director approval.
The Marching Band performs at various school and community events, football games, and band competitions throughout the fall semester. Students are required to attend all scheduled rehearsals and performances. This is a co-curricular course that happens outside of the school day, including, but not limited to, band camp prior to the beginning of the school year, outside-of-school rehearsals, and evening/Saturday performances throughout the fall semester. There are activity fees associated with participation in marching band.
* See the Schedule of Fees and Other Select Charges for lab fees associated with this course