Afternoon Elective Choices

Examples of Electives for Non-Beginners

• Jazz Band - available for all grades (non-beginners) --> divided into middle and high school groups
• Intro to Jazz - an introduction to jazz and improvisation (non-beginners) --> focused on non-traditional Jazz instruments (flute, clarinet, french horn, guitar, etc.) 
• Advanced Jazz Improv - opportunity for jazz students to practice more advanced improvisation techniques
• Marching Ensembles - learn marching techniques & perform an indoor marching show - all grades (non-beginners) --> divided into middle and high school groups
• Band Audition Prep - small-group setting to study techniques and requirements for the All-State band audition
• Conducting - study individual techniques to improve your conducting skills --> focused on experienced band students
• Marching Band Leadership**
  • Intended for director-recommended high school student leaders, moving into their Junior or Senior years
  • Focus on teaching rehearsal techniques, team building, and conducting
  • Meets during both Elective Block A & B

Examples of Electives for Everyone

• Bucket Drumming - percussion ensemble for non-percussionists, modeled after Stomp! --> focused on middle school students
• Color Guard - learn the basics of choreographed flag drills
• Music Theory - learn the basics about reading music, scales, key signatures, and writing down music that you hear --> focused for starting/beginning band students
• Movie Music - study the history and impact of music in films (non-performing group)
• Leadership - learn basic concepts of leadership, to help you improve as both a musician and a student
• Steel Drum Ensemble - learn the basics of the steel drum and perform in an ensemble