NICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND - Okaloosa County …

1 NICEVILLE high SCHOOL . band . More information available online at HS band . The Eagle Pride . WELCOME! It's that time of year again when plans sons learned from being a member of the are being made for the next SCHOOL year band have life-long implications. Students and you must decide where you intend to learn commitment, the rewards of effort, devote your time, effort and energies. the joy of friendship, and the importance We highly encourage you to become a of cooperation and leadership. band part of the family that is the NICEVILLE members enjoy the support of parents, high SCHOOL band Program. The NHS SCHOOL administration and the entire band is filled with hardworking and dedi- NICEVILLE community.

2 The sense of team- cated musicians. We welcome any stu- work, commitment and accomplishment dent who is willing to put forth the effort will take on a whole new meaning when to continue this superior tradition, both you are a part of the NHS band ! on the field and in the concert hall. Les- For more information on the impor- tance of music education visit the band CLASSES WHY MUSIC . AND AUDITIONS link on the band website. Auditions for all students are held in May for placement into a band class at NICEVILLE high SCHOOL . Everyone makes the band ! The audition simply places you in the class that best matches your skill level. There are four main concert band classes.

3 Wind Ensemble is the most advanced performing ensemble. It has a limited instrumentation and is comprised of our highest performing students. The majority of the members are upperclassmen; how- ever, 9th and 10th graders may make this ensemble if they meet the musical standards. Symphonic Winds is a premier ensemble with a limited instrumentation for advanced musi- cians. The Concert band class consists of players from all grade levels and performs at all concerts and FBA events. Varsity band is also a performing ensemble. Most 9th graders start in marching band at NICEVILLE this class. high SCHOOL is a requirement for In addition to the concert band classes, there are every band student.

4 The march- two Jazz Bands, Percussion Class, and Eurhyth- ing band activity is one of the mics(Auxiliaries). All classes combine in evening most fun parts of band in high rehearsals to form the marching band during the SCHOOL trips, football games, fall semester. Specific information on the re- quirements for each class can be found on the and SCHOOL spirit are all part of band website. (Follow the Audition/Tryout Re- what we do in the Eagle Pride quirements link.). 2. PERCUSSION/DRUMLINE. Percussion auditions for marching band take place during a three day Tryout clinic in May or on the first day of Percussion Camp in July. Percussion clinic is required.

5 Students are encouraged to audition on more than one instrument in case they do not make it on their first choice. marching percussion also includes the pit instruments. You may audition only on pit instruments if you would like, and many students who play non- marching instruments (oboe, bassoon) choose to do this. Pit must also attend the three day Tryout clinic and Percussion Camp. Percussion auditions for placement in a concert band are in November/. December. EAGLE PRIDE AUXILIARIES. Auxiliary members operate under the same rehearsal/performance guidelines as the marching band . The Eurhythmics class is required of all members during the fall semester.

6 COLOR GUARD- The flags that perform with the Eagle Pride are called the Color Guard. Members for this unit are chosen each spring through a clinic/. tryout process. Color Guard costs about $400 which covers the uniform, in- struction, travel, etc. for the season. MAJORETTES- The Eagle Pride has long enjoyed an outstanding majorette line. Membership in this group is by tryouts held each spring. Majorette costs for the season are about $800 which covers the uniform, instruction, travel, etc. JAZZ BANDS. There is a place for students of all skill levels in the Jazz program at NICEVILLE high SCHOOL . Jazz 1 & 2 are year long classes that meet during the SCHOOL day.

7 We will show you how to fit Jazz band into your class schedule. Students must be enrolled in a concert band or percussion class if they wish to participate in jazz band . Taking two band classes is VERY possible - even for 9th graders! Auditions are required for placement into Jazz 1. Students not se- lected for Jazz 1 will be placed in Jazz 2. Also, students who do not audition may be placed in Jazz 2. Auditions are not required for Jazz Workshop which is a class formed when enrollment permits. All auditions take place at the NHS band room in May. The Audition results, not your experience in jazz band , determine class placement. 3. band PRACTICE.

8 The NICEVILLE high SCHOOL band Program has a history of excellence in concert, marching , and jazz band . band is a co-curricular class. This means that learning takes place in and out of the class- room. Rehearsals and performances outside of SCHOOL hours are required for completion of the band course requirements. The Eagle Pride marching band rehearses less than any other high SCHOOL band in the area and yet we continue to have the strongest program around. In the late fall and spring the concert bands have after SCHOOL rehearsals for 2 hours a During the fall, regular marching band re- week. Wind Ensemble is usually on Tuesday hearsals are on Tuesday and Thursday evening evening and Symphonic Winds is on Thursday from 6 to 9 pm.

9 These rehearsals are for in- evenings. Concert band and Varsity band strumentalists, Colorguard, and Majorettes. meet after SCHOOL as needed. ating class and half of the National Merit WILL I BE ABLE TO DO Finalists were involved in music! OTHER THINGS, TOO? One year of band also meets the fine arts Of Course! Students in the band partici- requirement for graduation and one semes- pate in virtually every other SCHOOL activity: ter of marching band waives the PE require- track, newspaper, baseball, golf, forensics, ment. chorus, ROTC, you name it even football! For fall SCHOOL sports that conflict directly In band , the people that practice the most with marching band , a Fall Sports Alterna- get to perform the most.

10 Therefore, if you tive Course of Study is offered. Call the are involved in SCHOOL activities for which band office for more information on this you will miss band practice, you may be as- program. signed a shared or alternate position. (Recurring conflicts with non- SCHOOL activi- Many band students are enrolled in honors/ ties/sports are not excused.). AP/AICE courses as well as being involved in other challenging academic opportunities. See the band band members must learn to manage their time and many band students are at the top Website for a of their class, in honor society, etc. In 2010 detailed event more than half of the top 1% of the gradu- calendar!