Eastside Early College High School – Instrumental Music Electives

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Attendance at performances and rehearsals outside school hours is required and included in grades. In addition to the regular curriculum, students will be required to complete extra work for weighted credit. Within one music strand, students are encouraged to follow the sequence of courses to complete a Humanities and Fine Arts endorsement. BAND I-IV High school band classes are offered for a sequential, continuing study of band music. The four band levels are generally a continuation of the band curriculum from middle school skills. Band I-IV is performance-oriented and focuses on individual as well as ensemble skills. Students develop advanced wind/percussion techniques as they study the wide range of band literature. Advanced musicianship i s developed through the study of instrumental techniques, sight-reading skills, and music listening. Students are expected to furnish their own instruments, although some instruments may be available for use from the campus. Rapidly progressing students may be transferred to a more advanced band level as approved by the director, and as scheduling permits. Out-of-school rehearsals and performances are required. The component of marching band is included in the total band spectrum in the fall from band levels I to IV. Marching band participants in the fall semester are eligible for PE substitution.