Prerequisites for this band include beginning band, and teacher recommendation. This course is designed for students who have completed one year of study on their band instrument but who have not yet achieved a level of excellence commensurate with being placed in the advanced band. Students are expected to be performing at grade level on their instruments. Members of this organization may perform at UIL competitions, parades, solo contests, and various concerts during the year. Opportunities will exist for students to be moved to the red band if their performance and discipline are on a level justifying advancement.

If a student does not bring the required supplies or they refuse to participate they will lose 20 points for the day. Students are required to bring their instrument, their music, and a PENCIL to class EVERYDAY!!!!

Students are given a set of playing assignments each week. These come from Essential Elements 2000 (the yellow book) and pieces of music that we are working on.

The state of Texas requires the band to perform several times a year. Therefore performances will count as a major grade that can not be made up. There is not a way to recreate a performance once it has occurred.

Uniform #1 - Band Shirt and Jeans

Uniform #2 - White top and black pants or skirt (must conform to school dress code; please wear skirts that go past the knees)

Street Clothes - casual clothes that must conform to school dress code