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Performing Ensembles

Concert Band 

The Concert Band is an intermediate ensemble, and a full year course.  Comprised of woodwinds, brass and percussion, members of the Concert Band will be selected through an audition process or teacher recommendation. This class performs a wide variety of music and styles.   Participation in the Concert Band will result in mandatory performances and rehearsals after school, including Fall, Winter and Spring concerts, MSBOA Festival, Graduation and events as assigned. 

Symphony Band

The Symphony Band is an advanced ensemble, and a full year course.  Comprised of woodwinds, brass, and percussion, members of the Symphony Band are selected through a successful audition in the Spring.  This band rehearses and performs various styles of music such as classical, pop, marches, jazz, contemporary, etc. 

​The music that is rehearsed and performed is at a greater difficulty level, and thus, requires that its members be more dedicated while displaying a higher level of technical ability.  Participation in the Symphony Band will result in mandatory performances and rehearsals, including Fall, Winter and Spring concerts, Graduation, and participation at the District 12 MSBOA Band Festival.  

Jazz Band

The Jazz Band is an advanced ensemble that is run for the second and third trimesters. This ensemble is made up of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and a rhythm section (guitar, piano, bass, and drum-set). Students that play "non-standard" jazz instruments are encouraged to join! You will have the opportunity to play your main instrument (we are happy to arrange parts to include flute/clarinet) or perhaps learn a secondary instrument. 

he band focuses on rehearsing and performing the various styles of jazz, R&B, swing, rock, fusion, etc. Time is also spent in the development and implementation of improvisation skills, along with the basic knowledge of music theory. During the musical, it will be required of some for the members to help to form the pit orchestra. This group performs in the community as well as at events and festivals like the Trenton Jazz Cafe, Zal Gaz Grotto, MSBOA State Jazz Festival, and Winter and Spring concerts. Participation in the Jazz Ensemble will result in mandatory rehearsals and performances.

If you are a student interested in joining the THS Jazz Band, it is strongly suggested that you plan out your 4-year high school schedule as a freshman to make plans to do so.