Durham School of the Arts – Band (Beginning) Symphonic Band 5255 Band (Intermediate) Symphonic Band 5256 Band (Proficient) Symphonic Band \[Honors\] 5257 Band (Advanced) Symphonic Band \[Honors\] 5258

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

rerequisites: For Beginning Ability to play a band instrument and audition with the band director; For the other levels Mastery of the preceding course nd audition with the band director The Symphonic Band courses focus on developing skills with music performance, reading, and notating as well as listening, analyzing, and evaluating diverse musical styles. As students develop their technical skills, they will have opportunities to compose, arrange, and improvise. Students will build skills with listening, appreciation, and historical understanding culminating in written reports and musical compositions. Students will have opportunities to work with existing music technologies. The level of discipline, responsibility, and difficulty all increase as students progress in proficiency levels. Extracurricular opportunities may include jazz band, pep band, district/state level honors band, chamber ensembles, and solo recitals.