Garfield High School – Symphonic Band A/

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The Symphonic Band is a performing ensemble that may include woodwind, brass and percussion instrumentation. Instruction in Symphonic Band provides the student advanced knowledge in ensemble skills, practice habits, personal musicality, and technique. As a vehicle for skill acquisition, students are introduced to music from a variety of cultures and time periods, work with a conductor, and have the opportunity to develop technique and musical leadership. Students practice appropriate rehearsal skills, performance etiquette, cultivate life-long leadership skills and executive musical skills, including music theory concepts, knowledge of musical composition, arranging, and improvisation. Students learn major/minor scales, chord progressions, intervals, and ensemble etiquette. Students perform in school concerts, regional festivals and athletic events. Attention to fine detail and awareness of their instrument’s role within the ensemble will be taught. Symphonic Band may be repeated for credit.