Concert Band
Music Program Handbook
This is our program Handbook that details all of the curriculum descriptions, class materials, concert dress, concert dates, etc. Students are required to sign and return the last page of the handbook as part of their grade.
Patron of the Arts
Students must complete one of these per semester (2 for the entire year).

It's almost that time...

AHS Instrumental Music Holiday Concert

Wed. December 10th

6:00-7:30  Concert Band I, Chamber Strings, and Concert Band II

*Refreshments in the lobby*

8:00-9:15  North Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble

North Campus Auditorium

The performance features:

Concert Band II, Concert Band I, Chamber Strings, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and North Jazz

*This is a graded performance. Attendance is mandatory*

Parents: Please bring a Dessert/Baked Goods  to donate for refreshments.  Please contact Chris Slowinski gswriter@aol.com or Stacey Zwirlein zwirlein@ahs.k12.wi.us if you have any questions about what to bring. Thanks for your support!

 

 Concert Band II

Concert Band II is a skills-oriented class comprised of freshman and sophomore wind and percussion players who have demonstrated a developmental level of ability on their instruments. This ensemble meets every day during 2nd period and performs in three concerts throughout the year. Each student will work on general music skills and specific technical aspects of his or her instrument. This class will help prepare each student and the class as a whole for concerts, small ensemble work, and solo playing opportunities.

The goal of Concert Band II is to prepare all students for four full years in the Arrowhead Band Program.

Concert Band I

Concert Band I is a performance-oriented class made up of freshman and sophomore students. This ensemble meets every day during 3rd period and performs in three concerts throughout the year. Each student will work on general music skills and specific technical aspects of his or her instrument. This class will help prepare each student and the class as a whole for concerts, festivals, small ensemble work, and solo playing opportunities. Students are only accepted into this class upon completion of a successful audition for the directors.

 

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is a performance-oriented class consisting of students from grades 9-12. This ensemble meets everyday during 5th period and performs at four concerts throughout the year. Each student will work on general music skills and specific technical aspects of his or her instrument. This class will help prepare each student and the class as a whole for concerts, festivals, small ensemble work, and solo playing opportunities.

 Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble is a performance-oriented class and is the most advanced group of wind and percussion students in Arrowhead’s Instrumental Music Program. Each student will work on general music skills and specific technical aspects of his or her instrument. This class will help prepare each student and the class as a whole for concerts, festivals, small ensemble work, and solo playing opportunities. Students are expected to fully prepare all parts before the first in-depth rehearsals may begin on that particular piece. Students are only accepted into this class upon completion of a successful audition for the directors.