Portsmouth High School Music Department
Updated:  6/6/2022
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About The Bands

Here at  PHS we have several instrumental performing groups. The Symphonic Band &  Concert Band meet during the school day. Due to the increasing enrollment of our  band program, we introduced the Concert Band in 2005. All freshman take Concert  Band and work on musical skills to help them advance to the Symphonic Band. All  members of both bands are combined to make up the PHS Patriot Marching Band. The  Jazz Ensemble is the only group to meet during the evening on Wednesdays from  6:00-8:30pm.

Concert Band

This years' Concert Band consists of approximately  60 members. Band members entering the High School music program are placed in  the Concert Band. Selection of Symphonic Band members are chosen based on  musical requirements that have been met after completion of Concert Band. All students who are in Concert Band also take part in the marching band. Concert  Band is open to all grades 9-12. With the school's block scheduling, we meet  every other day for 84 minutes. We also have 1 after school rehearsal for marching band, Wednesday night from 5-7pm.  After-school rehearsals end in Late October.

Symphonic Band

This  years' Symphonic Band consists of approximately 96 members. Members of the  Symphonic Band are chosen based on musical requirements that have been met after  completion of Concert Band. All students who are in Symphonic Band also take  part in the marching band. With the school's block scheduling, we meet every  other day for 84 minutes. We also have 1 after school rehearsal for marching  band, Wednesday night from 5-7pm.  After-school rehearsals end in Late October.

Jazz Ensemble

The Jazz Ensemble consists of 25 students, most of whom are members of the Symphonic  Band and Concert Band. The group rehearses once a week on Wednesday nights from  6:00 - 8:30pm. Students have the option of taking this class for 1/2 credit..  The group performs in many festivals and concerts throughout the year.  They have been attending the Berklee College of Music High School Jazz Festival each year.

Jazz Combo

The Jazz Combo consists of members of the Jazz Ensemble that practice separately.  They work on small group jazz arrangements and perform in the Jazz Combo class at the Berklee Jazz Festival.  They also perform throughout the school year at various events and concerts.

Flute Ensemble

The Fkute Ensemble has been a student run performing group that stays very active during the school year.  Students in this ensemble rehearse weekly, or according to their schedule.  This ensemble performs at many different venues throughout the school year
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Bermuda Cruise 2013
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Inauguration Parade 2013
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Disneyland 2011
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