Daily Schedule 2026-2027
1st Block - 7:10-8:00 AM: Percussion & Jazz Ensemble II
2nd Block - 8:05-8:55 AM: Wind Ensemble
3rd Block - 9:00-9:50 AM: Concert Band Woodwinds
4th Block - 9:55-11:20 AM: Concert Band Brass
5th Block - 11:25-12:15 PM: Planning
6th Block - 12:20-1:10 PM: Jazz Ensemble I
7th Block - 1:15-2:05 PM: Eurythmics & Symphonic Band
Course Offerings
All members of the Sandalwood Band Program must be enrolled in their corresponding classes;
Instrumental Tech 1-4, Band 1-6H, or Eurythmics 1-4.
Freshmen and all new beginner musicians will be enrolled in their corresponding Instrumental Techniques 1 Course: 4th block for Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Saxophone, and Bassoon) or 3rd block for Brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, and Tuba).
All percussionists will be in 1st Block under the course code
Instrumental Techniques 1-4 together regardless of grade or years of experience. All guard members will be in 7th Block under the course code Eurythmics 1-4 together regardless of grade or years of experience.
Jazz Ensemble 1-4H is an elective that students may take in addition to their Core Band/Eurythmics Course. Freshmen may also opt to take another
Band 1-6H as an extra elective; 7th Block Symphonic Band or 2nd Block Wind Ensemble pending a successful audition.
Early College students are encouraged to take their foreign language requirement online through FLVS to make space for Band Electives. They do not have to take HOPE online if they complete two seasons of Marching Band. This credit will be awarded to the students at the start of their junior year once they have completed their second season.
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.
See the Bill Text Here - Page 36 – lines 891- 904
1st Block
Percussion & Jazz Ensemble 2
(Instrumental Tech 1-4 / Jazz Ensemble 1-2)
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.
Jazz Ensemble II is our training jazz ensemble. In addition to Band 1-4H, students can enroll in the Jazz Ensemble II 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.
2nd Block
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.
3rd Block
Symphonic Band
(Instrumental Ensemble 1-4)
The Woodwind Freshman/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.
Students need to purchase the "Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician" for their specific instrument.
Rental Information can be found online at Music and Arts
4th Block
Beginning Band
(Instrumental Ensemble 1)
The Brass Freshman/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.
Students need to purchase the "Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician" for their specific instrument.
Rental Information can be found online at Music and Arts
6th Block
Jazz Ensemble 1
(Jazz Ensemble 1-4H)
Jazz Ensemble 1 is the premier Jazz Ensemble. In addition to Band 1-4H, students can enroll in the Jazz Ensemble I class pending a successful audition. The Jazz Ensemble I 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.
7th Block
Eurythmics & Symphonic Band
(Eurythmics 1-4 / Instrumental Ensemble 1-4)
The Symphonic Band is a regularly scheduled year-long class that receives 1 unit of Fine Arts credit towards graduation. Returning students should and will be signed up for Band 1-6H for placement in the Symphonic Band Class.
The Eurythmics class is a regularly scheduled year-long class that receives 1 unit of Fine Arts credit towards graduation. 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.