Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School – SYMPHONIC BAND (T,E,M)

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Courses in Concert Band are designed to promote students’ technique for playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments and cover a variety of band literature styles, primarily for concert performances. Symphonic band is an audition only course geared toward the advanced musician. Daily practices may include writing, advanced music theory and analysis exploring structure through musical expression, music writing software, recording, Smart Music and self-guided practice. Students enrolled in Symphonic Band are required to participate in Marching Band unless there are extenuating circumstances that will not allow it. Symphonic band students will complete a yearly PBL project determined by the director to be presented to a professional panel. In addition, Symphonic band students are required to perform at all concert events, festivals, clinics and contests. 1. Previous playing experience 2. Instructor audition Counseling Notes: 1. Students must make allowances for frequent performa...