Ensembles
THE BHS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
| Marching Band: |
Open to students 9-12 who play woodwinds, brass, or percussion. The Season starts with a summer practice schedule and ends with performances in early to mid November. This ensemble is an excellent way for students to experience the very best in Musicianship, Teamwork, Pride, and the Rewards of Personal Accomplishments. Students in this group must be in Varsity Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Symphony, and will receive credit.
This ensemble can be scheduled with director's permission only. |
| Color Guard: |
Open to students grades 9-12 who want to be part of the marching band color guard. Placement auditions will be held. |
| Varsity Band: |
Open to students grades 9-12. Will perform at various concerts as listed on the schedule. Students receive credit for this ensemble. This ensemble can be scheduled with director's permission only. Most Freshman will enter the Beavercreek High School Band Program through this ensemble. |
| Concert Band: |
Open to students grades 9-12. Will perform at various concerts as listed on the schedule. Students receive credit for this ensemble. This ensemble can be scheduled with director's permission only. |
| Symphonic Band: |
Open to students grades 9-12. Will perform at various concerts as listed on the schedule. Students receive credit for this ensemble. This ensemble can be scheduled with director's permission only. |
| Wind Symphony: |
Open to students grades 9-12. Will perform at various concerts as listed on the schedule. Students receive credit for this ensemble. This ensemble can be scheduled with director's permission only. This ensemble will be a small select Wind Ensemble style musical group. |
| Jazz Ensemble (s): |
Open to students 9-12 by audition. Auditions are held in November, and rehearsals are held before and after school. The ensembles perform at various concerts and at college jazz festivals. This top ensemble is also the feature group at graduation each year. Instrumentation is: 2 alto saxes, 2 tenor saxes, 1 bari sax, 4-5 trumpets, 4-5 trombones, piano, bass, guitar, and drum set. Students in Friends show choir will not be able to be in this ensemble due to many performance conflicts.
Each ensemble rehearses 2 days a week before school at 7:00-8:00a.m. or after school 3:30-4:45pm (December-May) |
| Winter Guard(s): |
This ensemble of color guard performers competes from January until mid April. It is open to grades 9-12. This ensemble performs at local, state and national competitions. |
| Winter Percussion: |
This group is open to students in grades 9-12. The ensemble performs in the Winter and Spring. Rehearsals are held on Fridays starting after marching band season. It is highly suggested that all Beavercreek Percussion students in grades 9-12 perform in this ensemble due to the high level of percussion education that can take place. |
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Mr. Douglas McCullough, Director |
| Beavercreek High School Band and Color Guard |
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| Tel:937-429-7547 x2469 | Fax::937-429-7546 | doug.mccullough@beavercreek.k12.oh.us |
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