Music - Instrumental
SYMPHONIC BAND*
Course: 001 WIND SYMPHONY* Course: 009 Credit: 1 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Our concert bands are full year courses available to students who play a wind or percussion instrument. Daily rehearsal includes preparation of concert music and the development of playing technique on an individual and an ensemble basis. Musicians will be expected to perform alone and with others for the director for periodic assessments. Performance at all concerts is mandatory. Group lessons/sectionals are required in this course.
The Hershey High School Band Program includes two (2) curricular concert ensembles: the Symphonic Band and the Wind Symphony. Students are placed in the developmentally appropriate ensemble based upon auditions held at the end of the school year. The Wind Symphony primarily serves those students with advanced ability and demonstrated achievement and is only available through audition. The Symphonic Band provides a high-quality musical environment in which students can develop their musicianship at a less aggressive pace. ALL STUDENTS should sign up for Symphonic Band (Course 001) and will be registered for the appropriate ensemble by the director. |
Prerequisites: Demonstrated ability to play a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument at a high school level.
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information
BAND (W/SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA) *
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Wind Symphony members wishing to also participate in the symphony orchestra will be placed in this course by the directors, following an audition at the beginning of the school year. Students should not elect this course on their own.
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*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
STRING ORCHESTRA *
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The Hershey High School Orchestra program includes two curricular concert ensembles open to students who play string instruments. Musicians will be expected to perform alone and with others for the director for periodic assessments. Performance at all concerts is mandatory. Group lessons / sectionals are required in the course.
Students are placed in the developmentally appropriate ensembles based upon auditions held at the end of the school year. The Concert Orchestra primarily serves those students with advanced ability and demonstrated achievement and is only available through audition. The String Orchestra provides a high-quality musical environment in which students can develop their musicianship at a less aggressive pace. ALL STUDENTS interested should sign up for Course 003, Orchestra, and will be placed into the appropriate section by the director. |
Prerequisites: Participation in instrumental organization in Middle School and/or auditions.
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA * (Band Students)
Course: 005 Credit: .4 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Symphony orchestra meets two days per week as an extension of string orchestra. Wind and percussion players join by audition or by permission of the instructor. Wind Symphony members will be placed in this course by the directors, following an audition at the beginning of the school year. Students should not elect this course on their own.
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Prerequisites: Participation in instrumental organization in Middle School and/or auditions.
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
MARCHING BAND *
Course: 010 Credit: .25 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
The Trojan Marching Band is an instrumental/visual ensemble that serves HHS and the community through performances at athletic and community events. The Marching Trojans are the high school's musical ambassadors and are a popular attraction at football games, parades and other performances. The band regularly travels, and has recently performed at events such as the nationally televised Outback Bowl. The Marching Band also occasionally performs at exhibitions. Students attend band camp at HHS in August and regular weekly rehearsals through early November. Band camp, all performances and all rehearsals are mandatory. The course does not meet on the school day. Musicians must be enrolled in a curricular performing ensemble to be eligible for marching band. Colorguard members are excused from this requirement. HCEP participants and students with internships may be excused from this requirement with permission of the director and principal.
NOTE: This will NOT appear on the course card. Enrollment can only occur through a curricular ensemble. Contact a member of the music department for details. |
Prerequisites: Students sign a marching band contract in the spring to participate in the next year's marching band. Students will be enrolled by the director and should not elect this course on their own. Instrumentalists must be a member of a curricular ensemble (band, choir, orchestra).
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
JAZZ ENSEMBLES *
Course: 011 Credit: .25 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
Our Jazz Ensemble consists of a large "Big Band" and smaller Jazz Combo. All instruments are encouraged to audition, but instrumentation centers on traditional jazz instruments. Students perform in a wide variety of jazz styles, with an emphasis on improvisational music. These ensembles do not rehearse on the school day and are selected by audition. Wind and percussion must be enrolled in one of the concert band classes; guitar, bass, and piano players are also auditioned from outside the band program.
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Prerequisites: Participation in instrumental organizations in High School and auditions. Students will be enrolled by the director and should not elect this course on their own.
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
*Please Note: Participation in evening and/or weekend performances is required and included in the course grade. Please refer to the Hershey High School Missed Concert Policy for additional information.
PIANO CLASS
Course: 031 Credit: 1 Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 |
This course is designed for students with little playing experience through students who have been playing piano for a few years. This class is also recommended for students who intend to pursue a career in music. All students will develop a playing technique and keyboard fingering that is suitable for a piano or other keyboard instruments. Students will develop the ability to read and perform from a musically notated score. It is understood that students will be working at varying levels of development and will be assessed individually.
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Prerequisites: None