Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is composed of some of the most accomplished musicians at Concord High School. The ensemble is composed primarily of 10th through 12th graders and an audition process held each spring determines the make-up of the ensemble. The Wind Ensemble performs music of all levels, ranging from Grade V to Grade VI. An audition process determines chair placement and eligibility for the ensemble. The Wind Ensemble is expected to perform a minimum of four (4) concerts throughout the year. All students are expected to practice a minimum of 5 hours a week and are strongly encouraged to take private lessons outside of school.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band serves the more advanced musicians. The band is composed primarily of 10th through 12th graders. The Symphonic Band often performs more technically and musically challenging literature than the Concert Band, ranging in difficulty from Grade IV to Grade VI. Chair placements may be determined by audition. All students are expected to practice a minimum of 4 hours a week. The Symphonic Band is expected to play a minimum of three (3) concerts throughout the year. Students are encouraged to take private lessons.
Concert Band
The Concert Band has been established to serve as a bridge between the 8th grade ensembles and high school band. The ensemble will perform musical literature ranging in difficulty from Grade III to Grade V. Fundamentals will be an integral part of the ensemble and each student is expected to practice a minimum of 3 hours a week. The Concert Band is expected to play a minimum of three (3) concerts throughout the year. Students are encouraged to take private lessons.
Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is an extra-curricular offering of the Instrumental Music department and consists primarily of 10th through 12th graders. An audition process held each spring determines the make-up of the ensemble. The ensemble is expected to perform in school concerts throughout the year, plus possible impromptu performances. The ensemble performs many different styles of jazz including, but not limited to, blues, swing, and big band.
Marching Band
Marching Band, although not a requirement of all students at Concord High School, has quickly become one of the greatest traditions in quality of the overall band program. All hard-working and dedicated students are encouraged to participate in this ensemble. This award-winning ensemble performs at football games, competitions, and parades. The band rehearses after school several times a week. All Concord band students are strongly encouraged to join this highly acclaimed ensemble.
Winter Drumline
The Concord Winter Drumline is open to anyone with a desire to explore the diverse world of percussion music. Students are given the opportunity to expand on their skills on a wide range of instruments. Music choices range from classic arrangements such as Bach or Debussy, to bizarre and experimental music such as John Cage, as well as exciting original pieces composed specifically for the ensemble.
Winter Guard
This ensemble is a precision flag and weapons corp composed of grade levels 9-12. Participants are selected through a rigorous audition process including the manipulation of equipment, dance, and performance skills. During marching band season, they perform as an integral part of the Marching Spiders. As the marching season comes to a close, they continue to train and hone their skills with a specially designed competition piece. Their training begins in the month of November and competitions begin at the end of January and continue through April. For more information on the Winter Guard activity you may visit www.wgi.org.