Course Offerings
All members must be enrolled in their corresponding class;
Band 1-6H or Eurythmics 1-6H.
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Freshmen with at least one year of experience will be enrolled in their corresponding Instrumental Techniques 1 Course
(Woodwind or Brass).
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All percussionists will be in 1st Block Skinny under the course code
Band 1-6H together regardless of grade.
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Jazz Band 1-4H is an elective that students may take in addition to their Core Band/Eurythmics Course. Freshmen may also opt to take Band 1-6H as an extra elective.
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Early College students are encouraged to take their foreign language requirement online through FLVS to make space for Band Electives.
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Marching Band PE Credit:
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HB 1105 includes language that will allow students who complete two years of Marching Band to waive the 1 year required PE credit (which includes the integration of health).
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The language closely mirrors that of language regarding athletes and ROTC students who currently waive the PE requirement.
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Please thank Senators Gruters and Burgess and Representatives Canady and Valdes for getting this amendment over the finish line.
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Note: Most districts require students to take a HOPE class to meet the integration of heath requirement. Two years of Marching Band will meet the PE (HOPE) requirement. This waiver will likely not pertain to districts that require an additional personal fitness class.
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See the Bill Text Here - Page 36 – lines 891- 904
1st Block (Skinny)
Percussion & Guard
(Band 1-5H/Eurythmics 1-4)
Percussionists will be placed in a separate class that meets during 1st Block everyday as the hour skinny. They will focus on marching, concert, indoor, Solo and Ensemble, and individual practice during this period. It will still be under the Band 1-5H course code and adhere to the course description.
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The Eurythmics class is a regularly scheduled year-long class that receives 1 unit of Fine Arts credit towards graduation. They will meet everyday as the hour skinny. Students enrolling in this class are expected to be members of both the Color Guard associated with the Mighty Marching Saints as well as our Winter Guard unit. This is an outcome-based course with dance / guard performance, homework and classroom requirements. The purpose of this class is to develop individual and ensemble performance skills through participation in public performances and competitions.
2A
Wind Ensemble
(Band 1-6H)
The Wind Ensemble is the advance band and carries the same course description as the Symphonic Band with the exception of the difficulty of the music. The Wind Ensemble performs music in the difficulty range as specified in the Florida Music Educators Association handbook as level IV (four), V (five), and VI (six). This ensemble has the ability to earn an honors credit (Band 5H & 6H) which boosts the weighted GPA as the equivalent of taking a Honors Class.
3A
Symphonic Band
(Instrumental Ensemble 1-4)
The Symphonic Band (also known as Freshman Band) is a regularly scheduled year-long class that receives 1 unit of Fine Arts credit towards graduation. New students should and will be signed up for Instrumental Ensemble 1.
4A
Beginning Band
(Instrumental Ensemble 1)
The Beginning Band is a regularly scheduled year-long class that receives 1 unit of Fine Arts credit towards graduation. New students should and will be signed up for Instrumental Ensemble 1.
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Students need to purchase the "Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician" for their specific instrument.
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Rental Information can be found online at Music and Arts
5B
Jazz Ensemble
(Jazz Ensemble 1-4H)
In addition to Band 1-5H, students can enroll in the Jazz Ensemble class. The Jazz Ensemble class is an outcome-based course with performance, homework and classroom requirements. The purpose of the this class is to develop the understanding of the fundamentals of music theory and the elements of arranging, scoring and composition in the jazz literature through participation in public performances and competitions.
7B
Music Theory 1
Music Theory 1 is a regularly scheduled year-long class that receives 1 unit of Fine Arts credit towards graduation.
