Rouse High School – Music: Band

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Overview - Participation in all bands is subject to instructor placement determined by an audition to assess the student’s instrumental technique and music reading skill. All band students are required to participate in rehearsals and performances before and after school. Band students are expected to rent or purchase their own instruments (except for certain instruments provided by the school district) and to purchase their own mouthpieces, reeds, and other accessories. Band is a full year course. Marching Band – All students enrolled in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Winds, Symphonic Band or Concert Band will participate in marching band unless excused by the band director. Marching band rehearsals begin near the end of July and continue through the fall semester. These rehearsals occur either before or after school. These bands march at varsity football games and compete in marching contests sponsored by the University Interscholastic League (UIL) and other organizations. Contests through other organizations may be entered as well. Students will receive an additional physical education substitution credit for the fall semester of marching band not to exceed one full credit. Wind Ensemble – selection into this group is by audition, director recommendation, and demonstration of academic proficiency. Members in this ensemble will participate in the TMEA Region Band and Orchestra process, UIL Marching Contest, Solo and Ensemble (UIL or equivalent), and UIL Concert and Sight-reading Evaluation. Members of this group will have section rehearsals that occur outside of the school day (frequency and length as determined by the director) and an assigned hearing time outside of the school day for grading purposes. The Wind Ensemble will give numerous performances both on and off campus. For UIL