Freshman Concert Band
Matthew McCurry, Director of Bands
(Looking for Symphonic Band/Wind Ensemble?)

Freshman Concert Band is open to students who have completed the middle school band program and desire to become better a better player on their personal instruments.  Technique and skill level will improve throughout the semester preparing students to be a part of the Carter High Symphonic Band.  Freshman band is a requirement if students wish to be a part of symphonic band anytime in the future.

The Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble are musical groups concentrating their skills on musical performances for advanced woodwinds, brass, and percussion performance. These bands play a variety of styles and types of music selected from the standard high school band repertoire. The goal of these courses is to develop a proficiency on a chosen instrument through rehearsals, lessons and various performances. These bands will have several performance opportunities throughout the semester. Through these classes the students will improve instrumental skills, elevate performance skills as well as develop an understanding of the performance process. All National Music Standards are addressed and the highest expectations of musicianship and behavior are expected. Rehearsals and performances during the school day, before and after the regular school day, as well as on non-school days, may be required.

(Prerequisite: Previous study of a band instrument or Music Instructor's signature)