Taunton High Classes

This course is open to students in grades 9-12 that are wind players and percussionists only. While prior experience is beneficial, any student motivated to learn a concert band instrument is welcome to join. Students taking this course are provided with a continued balanced comprehensive study of music through the concert band, which continues to develop overall musical skills. This band builds on the 8th grade band experience and we also introduce marching band during the fall semester of this class. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in these performance opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom.

Symphonic Band is the advanced ensemble for THS band students. Students are recommended to this class by Mr McKenzie by exhibiting constant musical growth and understanding throughout the grade 8 and concert band classes. Symphonic Band explores advanced musical literature and higher level skills/knowledge in order to achieve the highest level of performance. In this class we focus on personal growth through leadership opportunities meant to serve the Taunton Public Schools and the community of Taunton. Symphonic Band also performs at the MICCA State music festival along with other performance opportunities throughout the year.