University High School – Band 5 Honors

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course provides large group instruction and performance experiences in wind and percussion instruments. Major emphasis of study will focus on continuing skill development, conceptual understanding and aesthetic appreciation needed to perform selected literature. Activities will include marching (unless not offered at the school), concerts, festivals, etc. As an honors course, the focus will be on cooperative learning as well as individualized instruction, student leadership, a written comprehensive examination and musical skills evaluation through ensemble performance, individual solo performance, conducting experiences, and written critiques. Costs and/or fees may be required. After school rehearsals, performances, and/or instruction are a graded requirement of this course. Marching Band is a co-curricular graded part of this course, and after school/outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required.