Syllabus
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View monthly calendar: February
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Assignment: Post Video Reflection
Assignment: Pep Band Video Reflection
Dates to Watch
Check out game schedule below
Literature
Want a preview of our concert? Recordings of many of the band pieces we’re working on can be found at jwpepper.com.
Honors Festivals
Congrats to all the All Aroostook musicians. It was a great concert!
Congratulations to Dustin F. for being accepted into the 2010 All State Orchestra.
Concert Dress Code
Students, please read the dress code. It is important that we look as good as we sound. You will need to adhere to this dress code for the December and May concerts as well as the performances on the Festival trip.
Other Ensemble Attire
Pep Band: Tan pants and school provided black polo shirt
Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble: All black formal attire (shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, shoes)
Off Beat: Tan pants and school provided black tee shirt
The “Beat of the County Seat”, was a motto created by students to help describe the Houlton High School “Shiretowners” Band. With approximately 25% of the school in band, this 100 plus member ensemble is the primary 9-12 instrumental performing ensemble for all students. Many hours are dedicated to preparing for home concerts, assemblies, and community events. The band has been recognized as a major player in providing school spirit at sporting events. The band has traveled to music festivals in Massachusetts and New York, many times successfully competing against ensembles that come from much larger schools.
All students that are involved in the band are eligible to participate in the various ensembles that branch out of the band program including small ensembles, jazz groups and percussion ensemble. Parents and students are encouraged to review the course syllabus for further information.
2009 Senior Band Students! Thanks for all your work!
HS Band 2009-2010 warming up at a soccer game.
2009-2010 Band with composer Samuel Hazo
