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Where can I go with Instrumental Music?
HS Diploma/ On-the-Job Training
Composer/Arranger for Local Groups, Community Choir Conductor, Music Store Employee, Musician, Recording Technician, Instrument Repairman
Junior/Technical/ Community College or Apprenticeship
Booking Agent, Composer/Arranger, Copyist, Director of Studio or Technical Group, Piano Tuner, Organ Builder or Technician, Radio DJ, Road Crew for Music Tour Group, Studio Musician, Symphony Orchestra Member
Bachelor’s Degree/ Master’s Degree/ Doctorate
Instrument Line Designer, Major Symphony Orchestra Conductor, Music Theory or Composition Music Teacher, Music Therapist, Music Critic, Performance Hall Manager, Electronic Music, Radio/TV Recording Artist, Orchestral Soloist
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How can I gain experience?
School Activities
Music Technician Presentations, UIL Solo/ Ensemble Contests, Band Instrument Equipment Manager, School Talent Show Participant
Community Activities
Band or Orchestra Member, Local Concert Promoter, part-time Choral Director, Music Store Employee, Radio Station Employee, Theatre Orchestra Member
College Majors
Brass Instruments, Conducting, Jazz Studies, Keyboard Instruments, Music, Music History, Literature & Theory, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Pedagogy, Music Performance, Music Technology, Music Theory & Composition, Percussion Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Voice & Opera, Woodwind Instruments
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91ÖÆƬ³§ Marching Bands
Birdville HS: Mighty Hawk Band
Haltom HS: The Pride of Haltom
Richland HS: Richland Rebel Band
Related High School Courses - Instrumental Music
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- Professional Communications
- Audio Vide Production
- Web Technologies
- Band I-IV
- Jazz Band I-IV
- Instrumental Ensemble I-IV
- Choral Music I-IV
- Vocal Ensemble I-IV
- Advanced Audio Production
- Practicum Audio Production
- AP Music Theory
Courses - Fine Arts - Band
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Band 1
Course ID: G91810
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Eighth grade band, approval of middle school band director.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Marching, concert playing, sight reading, small ensemble and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is an integral part of the band experience. Students grades ninetwelve comprise various classes according to achievement levels monitored by auditions. These groups may participate in UIL competition. Note: Each fall semester of completed marching band fulfills a semester of required PE. Two fall semesters are required for 1 full credit).Band 2
Course ID: G91820
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Band 1
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Marching, concert playing, sight reading, small ensemble and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is an integral part of the band experience. Students grades ninetwelve comprise various classes according to achievement levels monitored by auditions. These groups may participate in UIL competition. Note: Each fall semester of completed marching band fulfills a semester of required PE. Two fall semesters are required for 1 full credit).Band 3
Course ID: G91830
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Band 2
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Marching, concert playing, sight reading, small ensemble and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is an integral part of the band experience. Students grades ninetwelve comprise various classes according to achievement levels monitored by auditions. These groups may participate in UIL competition. Note: Each fall semester of completed marching band fulfills a semester of required PE. Two fall semesters are required for 1 full credit).Band 4
Course ID: G91840
Credit: 1
Grades: 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Band 3
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Marching, concert playing, sight reading, small ensemble and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is an integral part of the band experience. Students grades ninetwelve comprise various classes according to achievement levels monitored by auditions. These groups may participate in UIL competition. Note: Each fall semester of completed marching band fulfills a semester of required PE. Two fall semesters are required for 1 full credit).Color Guard 1
Course ID: G95309
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Membership is determined by audition during the sixth six weeks grade-reporting period. Color Guard can be enrolled in as either a fine art credit (Dance 1-4) or physical education credit. Activities include preparations and rehearsals for marching band performances, individual performances, festivals, school activities and Winter Guard competitions. Eligibility requirements cited in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for cheerleaders, drill team, student council officers, club officers an d band officers would also apply to Color Guard members.Color Guard 2
Course ID: G95310
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Color Guard 1
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Membership is determined by audition during the sixth six weeks grade-reporting period. Color Guard can be enrolled in as either a fine art credit (Dance 1-4) or physical education credit. Activities include preparations and rehearsals for marching band performances, individual performances, festivals, school activities and Winter Guard competitions. Eligibility requirements cited in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for cheerleaders, drill team, student council officers, club officers an d band officers would also apply to Color Guard members.Color Guard 3
Course ID: G95311
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Color Guard 2
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Membership is determined by audition during the sixth six weeks grade-reporting period. Color Guard can be enrolled in as either a fine art credit (Dance 1-4) or physical education credit. Activities include preparations and rehearsals for marching band performances, individual performances, festivals, school activities and Winter Guard competitions. Eligibility requirements cited in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for cheerleaders, drill team, student council officers, club officers an d band officers would also apply to Color Guard members.Color Guard 4
Course ID: G95312
Credit: 1
Grades: 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Color Guard 3
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?Membership is determined by audition during the sixth six weeks grade-reporting period. Color Guard can be enrolled in as either a fine art credit (Dance 1-4) or physical education credit. Activities include preparations and rehearsals for marching band performances, individual performances, festivals, school activities and Winter Guard competitions. Eligibility requirements cited in the Student Handbook and Code of Conduct for cheerleaders, drill team, student council officers, club officers an d band officers would also apply to Color Guard members.Jazz Band 1
Course ID: G91910
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition, current enrollment in Band Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?The course focuses on study and performance of modern, popular and/or jazz music.Jazz Band 2
Course ID: G91920
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition, current enrollment in Band Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?The course focuses on study and performance of modern, popular and/or jazz music.Jazz Band 3
Course ID: G91930
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition, current enrollment in Band Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?The course focuses on study and performance of modern, popular and/or jazz music.Jazz Band 4
Course ID: G91940
Credit: 1
Grades: 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition, current enrollment in Band Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?The course focuses on study and performance of modern, popular and/or jazz music.Instrumental Ensemble 1
Course ID: G92010
Credit: 1
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition, current enrollment in Band Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?This course focuses on study and performance of a wide variety of ensemble and individual music selections.Instrumental Ensemble 2
Course ID: G92020
Credit: 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition, current enrollment in Band Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?This course focuses on study and performance of a wide variety of ensemble and individual music selections.Instrumental Ensemble 3
Course ID: G92030
Credit: 1
Grades: 11, 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition, current enrollment in Band Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?This course focuses on study and performance of a wide variety of ensemble and individual music selections.Instrumental Ensemble 4
Course ID: G92040
Credit: 1
Grades: 12
Location: HHS, RHS, BHS
Department/ Program of Study: Band
Prerequisite(s):
Required: Audition, current enrollment in Band Level 1, 2, 3 or 4.
Recommended: N/A
Course Description:?This course focuses on study and performance of a wide variety of ensemble and individual music selections.
