Symphonic Band

This class meets all year long. All Marching Band members are required to be in this band. Color Guard members that play an instrument are encouraged to be in this class. The class is open to other musicians that are not in Marching Band (an audition may be required). This class is designed for the elite musician looking to further his/her instrumental skills and talents. Performances will be given in the AACS Kerr Center, in the county, at festivals and much more. Students need to have acceptable horns for this class. Please see Mr. Shaner, the director, prior to buying any instrument. This band will play music of all genres and styles.

Required: $75 fee. Rental fee – Students needing to rent school horns will pay a one-time fee of $100 for the entire school year. Students are required to purchase tuxedos for men and dresses for women through the Fine Arts Department.

Intermediate Band

This class meets all year long. All ninth grade Marching Band members are required to be in this band. Color Guard members that play an instrument are encouraged to be in this class. This class is open to other 9 th grade musicians that are not in Marching Band (auditions may be required). This band will prepare the student for Symphonic Band. The band will focus on rhythms, techniques, sight reading, with the goals of improving their musical abilities. Performances will be held in the AACS Kerr Center, in the county, at festivals and much more. Students need to have acceptable horns for this class. Please see Mr. Shaner, Director, prior to buying any instruments. This band play music of all genres and styles.

Required: $50 fee. Rental fee- Students needing to rent school horns will pay a one-time fee of $100 for the entire school year. Students are required to purchase tuxedos for men and dresses for women through the Fine Arts Department. Price TBD at the beginning of the 2011-12 school year.