Marching Band, Winter Drumline and Color Guard

BAND - Marching (P.E. credit)
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: None
Units: 5/semester Includes Drum Line and Color Guard

The Buena High School Marching Band offers all eligible students the opportunity to participate in a musical activity.  This is a performing ensemble.  Representing Buena and the Ventura community, the Marching Band performs at football games, parades, field show competitions, and some community events.  Class meetings occur outside of the regular class day.  Attendance at a 2 week Band Camp in July is required, unless excused by  instructor.  Concurrent enrollment is Concert Band or Chamber Winds is highly encouraged, but not required.

*  This is a non-audition class that anyone can join.

Four semesters of marching band fulfills the physical education requirement for graduation.

Jazz Band

Jazz Band
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Units: 5/semester

This instrumental music course is designed for the more advanced instrumental student.  With a focus on the basics of jazz style and improvisation, this class is a performing ensemble.  There will be concert as well as festival performances for this group.  In addition, this ensemble is in demand by the community for performance dates.  Class meets during zero (0) period throughout the year.  Concurrent enrollment in Concert Band or Chamber Winds required, unless excused by instructor.

*  This is an audition only class.

Two semesters of Jazz Band fulfills the fine arts requirement for graduation.
UC Fine Arts Requirement Approved

Concert Band

Concert Band
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Instrumental experience preferred
Units: 5/semester

The Concert Band is an instrumental performing ensemble.  The Concert Band emphasizes concert literature and instrumental technique.  Music literature covers styles from Baroque to Modern and ranges from grade 3 to grade 5 music.  Both solo and ensemble playing are a requirement.  The Concert Band performs at concerts and festivals.  Concurrent enrollment in Marching Band is possible, but not required.  Concert Band is a separate class from the Marching Band.

*  This is a non-audition class that anyone can join.

Two semesters of Concert Band fulfills the fine arts requirement for graduation.
UC Fine Arts Requirement Approved

Wind Ensemble

CHAMBER WINDS / Wind Ensemble
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Instructor approval/Audition
Units: 5/semester

Chamber Winds is an instrumental performing ensemble.  Chamber Winds emphasizes concert literature and instrumental technique.  Music literature covers styles from Baroque to Modern and ranges from grade 5 to grade 6 literature.  Both solo and ensemble playing are a requirement.  Chamber Winds performs at concerts and festivals.  Concurrent enrollment in Marching Band is possible, but not required.  Chamber Winds is a separate class from the Marching Band.

*  This is an audition only class.

Two semesters of Wind Ensemble fulfills the fine arts requirement for graduation.
UC Fine Arts Requirement Approved

String Orchestra

STRING ORCHESTRA
Grade: 9-12 Prerequisite: Instrumental experience preferred.
Units: 5/semester

The String Orchestra is an instrumental performing ensemble involving string instruments.  The String Orchestra emphasizes concert literature and instrumental technique.  Music literature covers styles from Baroque to Modern.  Both solo and ensemble playing are a requirement.  The String Orchestra performs at concerts and festivals.  Concurrent enrollment in other parts of the music program are possible, but not required.

*  This is an audition only class.

Two semesters of String Orchestra fulfills the fine arts requirement for graduation.
UC Fine Arts Requirement Approved