JAZZ BAND
Jazz Band is an advanced ensemble, requiring an audition. Trombone, saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, guitar and drums are standard personnel in this ensemble.
What we do: Summer band camp, 7th period Crusher Marching Band, school rallies, concerts, attend Jazz Festivals, and perform at special events.
CONCERT BAND
Concert Band is an entry-level band for all incoming band students. The course content involves a remedial review of instrumental music fundamentals with the emphasis on the elements of musical performance. During the fall semester, this ensemble is our VHS Crusher Marching Band. During the spring semester, the band acts as a symphonic band.
What we do: Summer band camp, 7th period Crusher Marching Band, school rallies, and concerts.
WIND ENSEMBLE / ADVANCED BAND
Wind Ensemble is an advanced performance group, requiring an audition.
What we do: Summer band camp, 7th period Crusher Marching Band, school rallies, concerts and perform at special events.
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is for students of orchestral string instruments having approximately elementary school or better level of musical skill.
What we do: Summer camp, plus perform in fall, winter and spring concerts.
MARCHING BAND
Crusher Marching Band consists of all our band ensembles, as well as Color Guard, and meets during 7th period.
What we do: Summer band camp, practices, school rallies, parades, and half-time field shows at home football games.
COLOR GUARD
Color Guard is open to all students who want to perform with the Crusher Marching Band as non-instrumentalists. Instruction includes dance, choreography with movement basics, and equipment basics on flag, rifle, and sabre. Need to interview with the Instrumental Director.
What we do: Summer band camp, 7th period practices, school rallies, parades, and half-time field shows at home football games.
WINTER PERCUSSION
What we do: 7th period practices, local area competitions, and school rallies.
WINTER GUARD
What we do: 7th period practices, local area competitions, and school rallies.
Jazz Band is an advanced ensemble, requiring an audition. Trombone, saxophone, trumpet, piano, bass, guitar and drums are standard personnel in this ensemble.
What we do: Summer band camp, 7th period Crusher Marching Band, school rallies, concerts, attend Jazz Festivals, and perform at special events.
CONCERT BAND
Concert Band is an entry-level band for all incoming band students. The course content involves a remedial review of instrumental music fundamentals with the emphasis on the elements of musical performance. During the fall semester, this ensemble is our VHS Crusher Marching Band. During the spring semester, the band acts as a symphonic band.
What we do: Summer band camp, 7th period Crusher Marching Band, school rallies, and concerts.
WIND ENSEMBLE / ADVANCED BAND
Wind Ensemble is an advanced performance group, requiring an audition.
What we do: Summer band camp, 7th period Crusher Marching Band, school rallies, concerts and perform at special events.
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra is for students of orchestral string instruments having approximately elementary school or better level of musical skill.
What we do: Summer camp, plus perform in fall, winter and spring concerts.
MARCHING BAND
Crusher Marching Band consists of all our band ensembles, as well as Color Guard, and meets during 7th period.
What we do: Summer band camp, practices, school rallies, parades, and half-time field shows at home football games.
COLOR GUARD
Color Guard is open to all students who want to perform with the Crusher Marching Band as non-instrumentalists. Instruction includes dance, choreography with movement basics, and equipment basics on flag, rifle, and sabre. Need to interview with the Instrumental Director.
What we do: Summer band camp, 7th period practices, school rallies, parades, and half-time field shows at home football games.
WINTER PERCUSSION
What we do: 7th period practices, local area competitions, and school rallies.
WINTER GUARD
What we do: 7th period practices, local area competitions, and school rallies.