About The Bands
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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 BandThis 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 BandThis 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 EnsembleThe 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 ComboThe 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 EnsembleThe 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
Inauguration Parade 2013
Disneyland 2011
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