What is the SHS Band
Program?
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The SHS Band Program is a mix of classroom instruction and extracurricular activity. It includes Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Marching Band, and small ensembles.
Wind Ensemble
Sanderson’s
Wind Ensemble is an audition only class, featuring selected instrumentalists.
As a serious music student, you will explore the art of music, from the classical
"standards" to pieces by contemporary composers, and you will learn advanced
techniques and musical concepts. The Wind Ensemble usually attends at least
one judged festival during the year and is the featured performance group at
many school functions.
Concert Band
The
Concert band is for students with general musical experience and studies lighter
selections. You will advance in individual technique and grow in musical experience
in preparation for more in depth study.
Marching Band
Marching
Band is a unique group of high school musicians and Colorguard dedicated to
hard work, excellence and the performance of the best musical and visual half-time
and parade show possible.
The Marching Band merges music with movement and visual effect on the football fields each fall in shows and competitions. In May, you will get music to practice for the next season. In July, you attend Band camp for one week to learn the show, giving you a chance to meet new friends before school starts in the fall. Learning the music and field routines is hard work, but the band always makes time for fun.
During the season the Marching Band performs at home football games, pep rallies, competitions and parades.
Band Program Highlights
Marching Band- 2005, 1st Place Marching, 1st Place Music, 2nd place Drum Major, 2nd place Color Guard, Wakefield Heart of Carolina 2005; 1st Place Overall, Division IV, Virginia Beach "Beach Music Games"; 2nd Place Overall Field Show Class AAAA, Cary Band Day.
Annual- Capital City Band Expo held at Sanderson High School sponsored by Pepsi.
Wind Ensemble- Superior Rating level 6 NCBDA 2006.
Concert Band- Excellent Rating level 5 NCBDA 2006
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The Sanderson High School Band Program strives to provide the highest quality music education possible. Private music lesson are encouraged for all students, particularly for members of the Wind Ensemble, as all students are treated as soloists.
Did you know-- "Music education gives children four gifts: the gift of civilization, the gift of expression, the gift of understanding, and the gift of new horizons." - Foundation for the Advancement of Education in Music
Music study increases SAT scores, 1996
overall with no arts course work: verbal 400 math 462
with musical performance: verbal 451 math 501
