Enrollment in the Symphonic Band is accompanied by an obligatory enrollment in the Marching Band. Requirements include (as allowed by New York State Education Department rules and regulations): Marching Band Summer Clinic and Rehearsals, performances at all home football games and school-sponsored parades, the participation in two evening concerts as well as other school-sponsored performance opportunities (including NYSSMA Majors). Instrumental lessons, NYSSMA Solo Festival, NYSSMA Majors Festival and All-County Festivals are extensions of this course and a part of the Music Curriculum Program and will be taught during a small-group lesson period. Participation in an ensemble includes required afterschool and evening attendance at rehearsals and performances that count toward the student’s grade. Students are encouraged to have a full understanding of the after-hours rehearsal/performance schedules prior to enrollment. Written alternative assessments will be available for legitimate waivers. Acceptable for Regents Diploma Graduation Requirement and Required for the 3- & 5-Unit Sequence in Music Education.
Prerequisites
Audition and Teacher Recommendation
Notes
Students any Instrumental Ensemble (including Color Guard) should also be advised that the majority of the Fall semester assessment/grading, is based on attendance at Marching Band rehearsals, performances, parades and the summer clinic. A Term Paper alternative assessment will be available for students with legitimate rationale for the inability to participate in the Marching Band. Participation in the Marching Band is a requirement for all instrumentalists enrolled in any instrumental ensemble.