Seminole High School Band

What kind of band is this?

In a word, “Superior”. The Marching Seminoles earned Superior ratings at the marching FBA in Nov 2008. Video of the show. Our Jazz Chiefs and Wind Ensemble earned straight Superiors at the District FBA. Twenty-six individuals and ensembles earned Superiors for a total of 68 Superior medals and 9 Excellent medals, and Wind Ensemble performed at State FBA at the University of Florida.

This is the proud tradition of the music program at Seminole High School.

The Bands of Seminole High School:

Concert Band: Open to all wind and percussion students. The group performs several concerts during the year, including the District VI Concert MPA. The Concert Band class meets (for credit) every school day. Opportunities for playing in small groups and solos are also available.

Symphonic Band: Admittance to this class requires the approval of the director, and is open to wind and percussion instrumentalists who have received a specific level of playing ability. Private study is highly recommended. In addition to the performance of modern wind literature and transcriptions, the fundamentals of wind performance such as breathing skills, embouchure strength and flexibility, finger strength and speed, and articulation are emphasized. The Wind Ensemble is a class that meets (for credit) every school day and performs several concerts and festivals each year. After-school sectionals are required in February-March. Juniors and Seniors can receive Honor credit by participating in marching and concert season, auditioning for All-State and/or All-County, and by performing a solo at the District VI Solo and Ensemble MPA.

Wind Ensemble: The top performing ensemble at SHS. Admittance is based on auditions, and demands the highest commitment to a performing ensemble. Private study is highly recommended. In addition to the performance of difficult modern wind literature and transcriptions, the fundamentals of wind performance such as breathing skills, embouchure strength and flexibility, finger strength and speed, and articulation are emphasized. The Wind Ensemble is a class that meets (for credit) every school day and performs several concerts and festivals each year. After-school sectionals are required in February-March. Juniors and Seniors can receive Honor credit by participating in marching and concert season, auditioning for All-State and/or All-County, and by performing a solo at the District VI Solo and Ensemble MPA.

Jazz Chiefs: Admittance is based on audition, and requires a level of experience. The Jazz Chiefs study Jazz and other related literature, and meet (for credit) every school day. They perform at several school and civic events, and participate in several festivals each year.

Percussion Class: Open to all students who wish to study percussion instruments in the Band department. During the Fall semester, all students work in the marching portion of the band. In the Spring semester, students focus on percussion ensemble literature in preparation for the Solo and Ensemble MPA and the Spring Percussion Concert. The class meets (for credit) every school day.

Seminole High School has more musical opportunities than any other school in Seminole County. Other music opportunities include: general music theory, A.P. music theory, I.B. music theory, show choirs and orchestra.