SOLO & ENSEMBLE CONTEST

 

All students in Symphonic & Concert band are expected to perform a solo or an ensemble at this important festival in February.  Beginner Band students will prepare a solo and may participate at the contest in May at the discretion of the Band directors.  Students who are academically ineligible will be required to perform their solo for the Band directors for a rating and grade.  The experience of playing solos and ensembles is much different than everyday band rehearsal.  It gives the student an opportunity to do individual work on a solo or ensemble work with a small group of students (trio, quartet etc.).  The skills learned through this is invaluable. Depending on their rating at the contest students may earn a medal or a ribbon.