Honors Band
Grade Levels:10 - 12
Course Length:Full Year
Credits:1
Grading:Honors Grading Scale
Prerequisites:Successful Completion of 1 credit of High School Band
Subject:Fine Art Elective
Students will need to participate in Band activities: Marching and Symphonic portions with the addition of the following items: Participate and perform with Jazz Band (9th hour AM course); Participate in all Pep Band activities; Participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest (a solo or two ensembles); Audition for OMEA Honors Band and/or others (OMEA will be the minimum and acceptance is not required); Provide weekly evidence of musical and technical practice of materials offered by the instructor and/or private tutor. Students may also participate in Jazz Lab. Grades are based on attendance, attitude, participation, and skill development.