Ensembles

THS ENSEMBLES

THS Symphonic Band

This class is intended as in introduction to high school band. This course provides students with the necessary skills to play at a high school level, and prepares students for the Wind Ensemble. Basic music theory and ear training concepts will be introduced, as well as a brief overview of music history. Prior music instruction is not required. This groups combined with Wind Ensemble to perform at several music festivals, school concerts including the annual "Night at the Movie's Concert", annual tour, and at basketball games (pep band).

Open to Grade(s): 9 or new students
Credits Received: 5
Course Duration: 18 Weeks
Requirement: Fine Art

THS Wind Ensemble

This class is intended for students who have already been in the Symphonic Band. This is a higher level band which goes into more advanced music theory as well as more advanced music. This groups combined with Wind Ensemble to perform at several music festivals, school concerts, annual tour, and at basketball games (pep band).

Concert dresses and tuxs are provided by TEMPO.

Open to Grade(s): 10-12
Credits Received: 5
Course Duration: 18 Weeks
Requirement: Fine Art

THS Jazz Band

This is one of the "0" period jazz bands, under the direction of Mr. Steele. Advanced jazz techniques will be covered in this course including improvisation. Participation in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble is required. This band will perform in 3-4 festivals, multiple concerts, and community performances. Membership is contingent upon live auditions to be held at the end of the previous school year. Concert attire is black.

Open to Grade(s): 9-12
Credits Received: 5
Course Duration: 18 Weeks
Requirement: Fine Art

THS Jazz Combo

This is an extracurricular, small group, jazz combo. It meets one or twice a week after school and is mostly student run. An emphasis will be on improvisation and student composition. It will perform at 3-4 festivals, multiple concerts, and community performances. Membership is based on live auditions held at the beginning of each school year. This is not a graded course. Concert attire is black.

Open to Grade(s): 9-12
Credits Received: 0
Course Duration: All Year

THS Marching Band

Marching band performs at our home football games, marches in the fall Homecoming Parade, and starting in 2022 - in the Truckee 4th of July Parade. We bring spirit and great music to help our team win and get the crowd pumped up! Halftime shows and marching drill will be taught. There will be marching band practices at the end of the summer. Dates and times will be decided by the director. If you are in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble, this is a requirement. Uniforms are provided by TEMPO.

Open to Grade(s): 9-12
Credits Received: 0 (part of band)
Course Duration: About 12 Weeks
Requirement: Fine Art

ACMS Ensembles

ACMS has 6th, 7th, and 8th grade concert bands. These are classes during the school day. Students are encouraged to join band as a 6th grader, but can join any year. New students are welcome. The bands play a concert each quarter: fall, winter, spring.

ACMS also has a zero-period Jazz band for 7th and 8th graders. All are welcome.