Renaissance High School – Band IV (Echs and P-Tech Programs)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Band II course, an audition, and a director’s recommendation are required. This course is designed for advanced 12th-grade wind and percussion students who cannot participate in the band program during the regular school day due to being enrolled in the Health Science Academy (Hightower HS), Early College High School (Marshall HS), or P-TECH program (Hightower and Willowridge High Schools). Classes take place outside of the regular school day. Advanced tonal development, instrumental techniques, and musicality are taught in relation to performance. Emphasis is placed on both individual and ensemble performance skills. Students are involved extensively in competitions and performances throughout the year. Placement in this course is by audition and director recommendation only. Students are required to purchase some materials, and the cost may vary depending on the band program and level of study. Marching Band is required as a member of this class. Grades: 12 This course is open to students in grade 12 who are enrolled in a district-approved music course and offers them an opportunity to extend their musical learning through an enriched, independent curriculum that fosters college readiness. Students will demonstrate an advanced level of musical understanding and performance, both individually and as ensemble members. Students will engage in critical listening and provide oral and written performance evaluations using academically appropriate vocabulary. This course will provide weighted credit to students who enroll in the course, fulfill all the Band IV on-level course requirements, and complete additional course requirements that include: participation in the TMEA All-region audition process; performance of two Class 1 solos or a Class 1 solo and a Class 1 ensemble at the UIL Solo/Ensemble Contest; completion of a research project and paper; attendance at several concerts or recitals; and completion of reflection papers.