Warren Concert Bands
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Symphonic Band I This concert band is composed of the most experienced musicians as determined through the audition process and specific instrumentation needs of the organization. This band performs university band level literature of grades 5 and 6. Students will have evening rehearsal once a week. This band will either compete at the Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival or another concert performance. This band has performed three times at the Music For All National Festival in Indianapolis with their latest appearance in 2014. Students will participate in the three seasonal, evening band concerts. Symphonic Band II This concert band is composed of very experienced musicians who score just below those students selected for Symphonic Band I on the audition materials and specific instrumentation needs of the band. This band performs challenging high school band literature consisting primarily of grades 4 with some grade 5. Students will participate in the three seasonal, evening band concerts. Concert Band Almond and Concert Band I O'Plaine This concert band is composed of experienced musicians who score below Symphonic Band II students. This band performs primarily grade 3 literatures and also utilizes rhythm and technique studies along with major and minor scale studies to help the student become a more proficient performer. Students will participate in the three seasonal, evening band concerts. Concert Band II O'Plaine This concert band is composed of less experienced musicians who score below Concert Band I students. This band performs primarily grade 2 and easier grade 3 literature. A great deal of emphasis is put on improving tone, technical facility, rhythmic facility and proficiency on major scales through the use of technical studies. Students will participate in the three seasonal, evening band concerts. |
University of Illinois SuperState 2017 Class AAAA Honor Band
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