Everglades City School – Band 6 Honors (PF)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

As Marching Band is a component of the band program, participation in Marching Band is a requirement to be in a high school band program. Students may be required to attend participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend and assess learning in the classroom, which leads to a grade. This year-long, highly advanced course, designed for students with substantial experience in solo performance and larger performing ensembles, promotes significant engagement with and appreciation for music through performance of sophisticated wind and percussion literature. Study focuses on mastery of highly advanced music skills, techniques, and processes, as well as creativity through composition and/or arranging and use of current technology to enhance creativity and performance effectiveness. This course also provides significant opportunities for student leadership through peer mentoring, solo work, and participation as a performer or coach in a small or large ensemble. Musical independence and leadership are particularly encouraged in this setting. The student will keep a portfolio and will meet with the music director to discuss the requirements for this honors course. To be eligible to participate in the Honors 5 and Honors 6 Band courses, student must be able to successfully perform the required audition materials that are used for All-State ensembles. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom, which lead to a grade. This course may also require students to obtain a musical instrument (e.g., borrow, rent, purchase) from the school or an outside source. Suggested grading guidelines can be found in the Collier County Public Schools Secondary Grading Manual. This course will meet the graduation requirement for Performing Fine Arts graduation credit.