Auditions
The Fremont High School Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band and Percussion 2 all require an audition. Students who have taken band at the Jr. Highs or students interested in a secondary instrument (11th-12th grade) can enroll into Symphonic Band or Percussion 1. Band Auditions will always take place the final week of March for the following school year.
Wind Ensemble*: Full Instrumentation (all wind instruments). Students must have 3+ years experience and successfully audition for placement. Wind Ensemble is our "Advanced" concert group. Music is varied but can be very advanced requiring extensive discipline, practice and a strong work ethic to be successful. This ensemble will perform at a variety of festivals throughout the spring and at our quarterly concerts.
Symphonic Band*: The Symphonic Band is comprised of talented woodwind and brass students. It is our "intermediate" concert group. The Symphonic Band embraces a diverse array of wind band literature, ranging from the core repertoire to the newest works from contemporary composers. The Symphonic Band is primarily made of sophomores and has only been a performance ensemble at Fremont High for the last 2 years. All freshman brass and woodwind players should register for this class. Mr. Bradshaw will adjust their schedule in May should they be placed into Wind Ensemble.
Varsity Jazz Band: Our Jazz Band is setup as a traditional Jazz "Big Band". Standard instrumentation includes 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trombones, 4-5 Trumpets and a Rhythm Section. Music performed includes jazz standards made known in the early development of this American art-form. A unique aspect of jazz is the art of improvising. The Jazz Band performs at a variety of festivals throughout the year and may perform at non-school related gigs (they have even played for a wedding reception). If there is enough interest, a second jazz band (JV Jazz) will be added. Jazz band students must also enroll in a core band class (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band or Percussion).
Percussion 2*: Percussion 2 is an intermediate/advanced level course designed for students who have completed Percussion 1 or are advanced Sophomores. Students will expand on fundamentals learned in Percussion 1 as well as participate in the Region Solo and Ensemble festival and Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion. Students are also highly encouraged to take private lessons and participate in Marching Band in preparation for this course. Audition is required.
Percussion 1*: This ensemble is a course designed for all students with limited experience and students who have taken Percussion at the Jr. High Level. Students learn the fundamentals of snare drum, drum set, and marimba as well as preparing for 2-4 concerts a year. This is an open enrollment course with no audition or prerequisite required.
*= core band class
Wind Ensemble*: Full Instrumentation (all wind instruments). Students must have 3+ years experience and successfully audition for placement. Wind Ensemble is our "Advanced" concert group. Music is varied but can be very advanced requiring extensive discipline, practice and a strong work ethic to be successful. This ensemble will perform at a variety of festivals throughout the spring and at our quarterly concerts.
Symphonic Band*: The Symphonic Band is comprised of talented woodwind and brass students. It is our "intermediate" concert group. The Symphonic Band embraces a diverse array of wind band literature, ranging from the core repertoire to the newest works from contemporary composers. The Symphonic Band is primarily made of sophomores and has only been a performance ensemble at Fremont High for the last 2 years. All freshman brass and woodwind players should register for this class. Mr. Bradshaw will adjust their schedule in May should they be placed into Wind Ensemble.
Varsity Jazz Band: Our Jazz Band is setup as a traditional Jazz "Big Band". Standard instrumentation includes 2 Alto Saxophones, 2 Tenor Saxophones, 1 Baritone Saxophone, 4 Trombones, 4-5 Trumpets and a Rhythm Section. Music performed includes jazz standards made known in the early development of this American art-form. A unique aspect of jazz is the art of improvising. The Jazz Band performs at a variety of festivals throughout the year and may perform at non-school related gigs (they have even played for a wedding reception). If there is enough interest, a second jazz band (JV Jazz) will be added. Jazz band students must also enroll in a core band class (Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band or Percussion).
Percussion 2*: Percussion 2 is an intermediate/advanced level course designed for students who have completed Percussion 1 or are advanced Sophomores. Students will expand on fundamentals learned in Percussion 1 as well as participate in the Region Solo and Ensemble festival and Percussive Arts Society Day of Percussion. Students are also highly encouraged to take private lessons and participate in Marching Band in preparation for this course. Audition is required.
Percussion 1*: This ensemble is a course designed for all students with limited experience and students who have taken Percussion at the Jr. High Level. Students learn the fundamentals of snare drum, drum set, and marimba as well as preparing for 2-4 concerts a year. This is an open enrollment course with no audition or prerequisite required.
*= core band class