Nipmuc Regional High School Instrumental Oppurtunities
Concert Band-
This is a full year course open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 possessing intermediate skills on
woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Students in Concert Band study and perform music of
an intermediate level with emphasis on developing technical ability, knowledge of phrasing, tone,
balance, rhythmic accuracy and interpretation. The Concert Band performs at concerts and other
special occasions. These performances are considered culminating experiences without equivalent
substitutes. Students accept the performance calendar as a condition of participation and as a part
of the course requirement.
This is a full year course open to students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 possessing intermediate skills on
woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. Students in Concert Band study and perform music of
an intermediate level with emphasis on developing technical ability, knowledge of phrasing, tone,
balance, rhythmic accuracy and interpretation. The Concert Band performs at concerts and other
special occasions. These performances are considered culminating experiences without equivalent
substitutes. Students accept the performance calendar as a condition of participation and as a part
of the course requirement.
Wind Ensemble-
This ensemble is designed for woodwind, brass and percussion students with advanced technical
abilities who wish to broaden their musical knowledge and improve their performance level.
Membership in the Wind Ensemble is based upon auditions and/or by recommendation of the Band
Director. The Wind Ensemble studies and performs music on an advanced level with emphasis on
developing musical maturity. The ensemble explores and performs a wide range of the wind
repertoire, representing a diverse spectrum of musical styles. Special attention is focused upon the
music making process as it relates to tone, balance, rhythmic accuracy and interpretation within an
ensemble with little or no doubling of parts. The Wind Ensemble presents concerts and performs at
other special occasions. These performances are considered culminating experiences without
equivalent substitutes. Students accept the performance calendar as a condition of participation
and as part of the course requirement.
This ensemble is designed for woodwind, brass and percussion students with advanced technical
abilities who wish to broaden their musical knowledge and improve their performance level.
Membership in the Wind Ensemble is based upon auditions and/or by recommendation of the Band
Director. The Wind Ensemble studies and performs music on an advanced level with emphasis on
developing musical maturity. The ensemble explores and performs a wide range of the wind
repertoire, representing a diverse spectrum of musical styles. Special attention is focused upon the
music making process as it relates to tone, balance, rhythmic accuracy and interpretation within an
ensemble with little or no doubling of parts. The Wind Ensemble presents concerts and performs at
other special occasions. These performances are considered culminating experiences without
equivalent substitutes. Students accept the performance calendar as a condition of participation
and as part of the course requirement.
Jazz Ensemble-
This course deals with the performance jazz music, both current and past, as well as improvisation.
This course will meet one day per week after school and one night a week will lead to a minimum of
two concerts and festivals yearly.
This course deals with the performance jazz music, both current and past, as well as improvisation.
This course will meet one day per week after school and one night a week will lead to a minimum of
two concerts and festivals yearly.
Lab Band-
This course deals with the performance jazz music, both current and past, as well as improvisation.
This course will meet one day per week after school and will lead to a minimum of two concerts
yearly.
This course deals with the performance jazz music, both current and past, as well as improvisation.
This course will meet one day per week after school and will lead to a minimum of two concerts
yearly.
Beginning Instruments-
Beginning Instruments is open to all students that want to learn a wind, brass, or percussion
instrument. Students will learn the fundamentals of playing, basic music notation, and care and
maintenance of their instrument. Students will have the opportunity to be transferred to Concert
Band at the completion of the course. Wind, brass, and percussion players may also sign up for
Marching Band while learning their instrument.
Beginning Instruments is open to all students that want to learn a wind, brass, or percussion
instrument. Students will learn the fundamentals of playing, basic music notation, and care and
maintenance of their instrument. Students will have the opportunity to be transferred to Concert
Band at the completion of the course. Wind, brass, and percussion players may also sign up for
Marching Band while learning their instrument.
Jazz Improv I-
This performance-based course is a guide to jazz improvisation. In this class you will be exposed to
jazz through listening, playing, writing and performing. Topics such as scales, chords, constructing
melodic lines, and swing rhythm will be related to methods of improvisation. Other course activities will
include composition, music theory and simple transcriptions. Students will apply the theory knowledge
to their instruments to strengthen improvisational skills and perform two during the semester.
This performance-based course is a guide to jazz improvisation. In this class you will be exposed to
jazz through listening, playing, writing and performing. Topics such as scales, chords, constructing
melodic lines, and swing rhythm will be related to methods of improvisation. Other course activities will
include composition, music theory and simple transcriptions. Students will apply the theory knowledge
to their instruments to strengthen improvisational skills and perform two during the semester.
Jazz Improv II-
Jazz Improv II is the next step for students interested in continuing their study of improvisation in the
unique musical idiom of jazz. In this class you will be exposed to jazz through listening, playing, writing
and performing with a more pronounced emphasis on composition, music theory and transcriptions
Jazz Improv II is the next step for students interested in continuing their study of improvisation in the
unique musical idiom of jazz. In this class you will be exposed to jazz through listening, playing, writing
and performing with a more pronounced emphasis on composition, music theory and transcriptions