Concert Band
Primarily made up of freshman, this ensemble is for students who have at least two previous years experience in a band class. The difficulty of literature at this level will range from grade 1 through 4. Expectations include: completing written homework, in class assignments, involvement in rehearsals outside of scheduled class time, and participation in all scheduled concerts.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is open to students with at least three or more previous years of experience in band and further refinement of skills and expectations of greater attention to detail are required of students at this level. The difficulty of literature at this level will range from grade 1 through 6. Students will be expected to mentor younger students and assist each other in active problem solving with regard to learning the music at hand. They will also be expected to assume greater responsibilities in leadership roles within the band.
Symphonic Winds
Also recognized as one of the premier concert band programs in the nation, the program’s Symphonic Winds recently returned from a successful performance at the Hamamatsu International Band Festival in Hamamatsu, Japan where they also performed at in 2001. Past performances of this group have included appearances at the Mid-West Instrumental Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois (1990), the American School Band Directors Association Convention (1990, 2001), the American Bandmasters Association/Japan Bandmasters Association Convention (1993), and the 1998 Music Educators National Conference Biennial Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. A frequent guest soloist and good friend of the band is internationally recognized trumpet virtuoso Allen Vizzutti, and featured local artists have included Noel Okimoto, Tim Tsukiyama, Abraham Lagrimas Jr., and Scott Villiger. From the John Philip Souza Foundation, the band received the Sudler “Flag of Honor” in 1992 and the Legion of Honor Award in 1994. The Sudler Award is especially dear to the program, as this international honor is the highest recognition of excellence in concert band performance that can be earned by a high school band in the United States, Canada, and Japan. In 1998, members of the Symphonic Winds appeared as guests with the Honolulu Symphony under the baton of Maestro Samuel Wong.
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
These band courses are open to students who have had the equivalent of two to five previous years experience in a band class. For students who do not fulfill this pre-requisite, acceptance into the band courses may also be gained through conference and/or audition with the lead band director. This course seeks to develop students in three basic categories: skills; knowledge; and character. Students will also be presented with basic aspects of music theory, aural training, and music history. Students will also be asked to play at various school and community activities. The lead band director will be responsible for assigning students to the ensemble that will best suit the student’s abilities, and fit the instrumentation needs of the ensemble.
Students are enrolled in the band class listed below as recommended by the band director.
Concert Band
Primarily made up of freshman, this ensemble is for students who have at least two previous years experience in a band class. The difficulty of literature at this level will range from grade 1 through 4. Expectations include: completing written homework, in class assignments, involvement in rehearsals outside of scheduled class time, and participation in all scheduled concerts.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is open to students with at least three or more previous years of experience in band and further refinement of skills and expectations of greater attention to detail are required of students at this level. The difficulty of literature at this level will range from grade 1 through 6. Students will be expected to mentor younger students and assist each other in active problem solving with regard to learning the music at hand. They will also be expected to assume greater responsibilities in leadership roles within the band.
Symphonic Winds
Also recognized as one of the premier concert band programs in the nation, the program’s Symphonic Winds recently returned from a successful performance at the Hamamatsu International Band Festival in Hamamatsu, Japan where they also performed at in 2001. Past performances of this group have included appearances at the Mid-West Instrumental Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago, Illinois (1990), the American School Band Directors Association Convention (1990, 2001), the American Bandmasters Association/Japan Bandmasters Association Convention (1993), and the 1998 Music Educators National Conference Biennial Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. A frequent guest soloist and good friend of the band is internationally recognized trumpet virtuoso Allen Vizzutti, and featured local artists have included Noel Okimoto, Tim Tsukiyama, Abraham Lagrimas Jr., and Scott Villiger. From the John Philip Souza Foundation, the band received the Sudler “Flag of Honor” in 1992 and the Legion of Honor Award in 1994. The Sudler Award is especially dear to the program, as this international honor is the highest recognition of excellence in concert band performance that can be earned by a high school band in the United States, Canada, and Japan. In 1998, members of the Symphonic Winds appeared as guests with the Honolulu Symphony under the baton of Maestro Samuel Wong.
Band 1, 2, 3, 4
These band courses are open to students who have had the equivalent of two to five previous years experience in a band class. For students who do not fulfill this pre-requisite, acceptance into the band courses may also be gained through conference and/or audition with the lead band director. This course seeks to develop students in three basic categories: skills; knowledge; and character. Students will also be presented with basic aspects of music theory, aural training, and music history. Students will also be asked to play at various school and community activities. The lead band director will be responsible for assigning students to the ensemble that will best suit the student’s abilities, and fit the instrumentation needs of the ensemble.
Students are enrolled in the band class listed below as recommended by the band director.
- Band 1 - Concert Band (freshmen)
- Band 2, 3, and 4 - Symphonic Band
- Band 1, 2, 3, and 4 - Symphonic Winds (by audition only)
Concert Band
- 2016, 2009, 2001 Hamamatsu International Band Festival, Hamamatsu, Japan
- 2013 Troy University Joint Concert – Troy, AL
- 2010, 2005, 1997 HMEA State Conference-- Honolulu, HI
- 2006 Royal Hawaiian Band, special guest artists—Honolulu, HI
- 2005 Canadian Tour, Alberta/University of Calgary Symphonic Band
- 2003 Canadian Tour, Squamish Nation/West Vancouver Youth Band
- 2001 ASBDA National Convention-- Honolulu, HI
- 1998 Honolulu Symphony subscription series special guests
- 1998 MENC National Convention-- Phoenix, AZ
- 1993 ABA/JBA Convention-- Honolulu, HI
- 1990 ASBDA Convention-- Honolulu, HI
- 1990 Mid-West Band and Orchestra Clinic-- Chicago, IL