YHS Band

Director: Matt Kazmierski 

Varsity Band
Symphonic Band
Wind Symphony
Jazz Band

rehearsals are usually 6:30-9:00 in the evening

Band Course Descriptions

629 VARSITY BAND

Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
Students that demonstrate rudimentary proficiency on their instrument, by an audition, may elect the Varsity Band. Members participate in concerts, Solo and Ensemble Festival, Band festivals, and in school and community events. Members of the Varsity Band may elect to participate in the Marching Band. Students must demonstrate reasonable progress during the year in order to maintain membership in the Varsity Band. All performances are a required part of the course. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

633 SYMPHONIC BAND

Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
The Symphonic Band is open to those students who have demonstrated a high level of instrumental proficiency, deemed adequate through an audition. The finest in band literature will be studied in preparation for concerts, Band Festivals, Solo and Ensemble Festivals, school and community events, and tours. Members of the Symphonic Band may elect to participate in the Marching Band. The Band Director will schedule occasional after school rehearsals. Students must show reasonable musical progress on their instruments in order to maintain membership in the Symphonic Band. All performances are a required part of the course. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

636 WIND SYMPHONY

Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
The Wind Symphony is open to those students who have demonstrated the highest level of instrumental proficiency through an audition. The finest in wind literature will be studied in preparation for concerts, Band Festivals, Solo and Ensemble Festivals, school and community events, and tours. Members of the Wind Symphony may also elect to participate in the Marching Band. The Band Director will schedule before and/or after school rehearsals, as needed. Students must show reasonable musical progress on their instruments in order to maintain membership in the Wind Symphony. All performances are a required part of the course. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.

639 JAZZ BAND

Full Year
9-10-11-12
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
The Jazz Band will rehearse and perform a wide variety of classical and contemporary jazz compositions. Much time is spent developing improvisatorial skills. All performances are required and students must also be a regular member of one of the other bands or the orchestra. This class will fulfill the Physical Education requirement.