BAND HANDBOOK

  • Varsity Band

    Grade Level: 9, 10-Full Year/2-Credits
    Prerequisite: Previous Band Experience or Recommendation and Audition

    • All Incoming and Freshmen Band
    • Continued development of musicianship, technique, and performance skills. • Complete curriculum designed for Freshmen and Sophomore musicians.
    • Perform a variety of Concert Band Literature
    • Perform Concerts and a member of the South Elgin Marching Storm.

    Concert Band

    Grade Level: 10, 11-Full Year/2-Credits
    Prerequisite: 10, 11, 12-Full Year/2-Credits Prerequisite: Varsity Band

    • Developing level of musicianship and skill development.
    • Perform a variety of developing High School Band literature.
    • Perform Concerts and a member of the South Elgin Marching Storm.

    Symphonic Band

    Grade Level: 10, 11, 12-Full Year/2-Credits Prerequisite: Varsity Band, Concert Band, or Audition

    • Advanced level of musicianship and skill development.
    • Perform a variety of challenging literature.
    • Perform Concerts and a member of the South Elgin Marching Storm.

    Wind Ensemble

    Grade Level: 10, 11, 12-Full Year/2-Credits
    Prerequisite: Varsity Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Audition

    • Mastery level of musicianship and skill development.
    • Perform a variety of Advanced Level Wind Ensemble literature.
    • Perform Concerts and a member of the South Elgin Marching Storm.

    Jazz Band

    Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12-Full Year/2-Credits
    Prerequisite: Varsity Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band or Audition

    • Standard Jazz Instrumentation: Rhythm Section: Piano, Bass, Drum Set, Guitar, Saxophone Section, Trumpet Section, Trombone Section.

    • Concerts,JazzFestivals,SchoolandCommunityPerformances South Elgin Band

     • Instrumentation balance is a priority

     

    SEHS BANDS SOUTH ELGIN HIGH SCHOOL

    Marching Storm

    The South Elgin Marching Storm is made up of Varsity Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band Members.

    • School and Community Performances
    • Football Games
      Band Camp is Required
    • Marching Band Practice Mondays 3-5PM though the Marching Season

     

    Storm Drumline

    The South Elgin Storm Drum Line is made up of Varsity Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band Members.

    • School and Community Performances

    • Fall Drum Line-Practice every Thursday 3-5 PM
    • Winter Drum Line
    • Band Camp is Required • Auditions Required

     

    Storm Nation Pep Band

    The South Elgin-Storm Nation Pep Band-is made up of Varsity Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Concert Band Members.

    • School and Community Performances

    • Basketball Games