Band

  • Symphonic Band

    The Symphonic Band is comprised of musically and technically advanced students and is the flagship musical ensemble of the YMLA band program. Membership in this organization is earned through the combination of audition, behavior, effort, proper balanced instrumentation of the ensemble and overall performance history. The Symphonic Band performs many concerts throughout the year and competes in UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest, festivals, pep rallies, and award ceremonies.

    The highest performance and participation expectations are placed on the members of Symphonic band. Representing the YMLA Symphonic band is a privilege and responsibility, members failing to adequately prepare may forfeit the right to audition or perform with the Symphonic band. Other consequences may include loss of chair placement or placement in a lower performing ensemble at the director’s discretion.

    Performance requirements include:

    ·     Preparing All-District and All-Region music

    ·     Perform at Solo and Ensemble contest.

    ·     Weekly sectional attendance throughout the year.

    ·     Symphonic Band students will be expected to participate in before or after school full band rehearsals and weekend performances.

    Concert Band

    The Concert Band is comprised of students with at least one full year of musical and technical skills. Membership is determined by audition, daily behavior and effort, proper balanced instrumentation, and overall performance history. The Concert Band performs multiple concerts throughout the year and may or may not compete in UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest. Additional performances may include festivals or contests, pep rallies, and ceremonies.

    Performance requirements include:

    ·     Members are required to participate in Solo and Ensemble contest.

    ·     Members are encouraged to participate in All-District  and All-Region tryouts.

    ·     Sectionals will be held all year and are mandatory.

    ·     Concert Band students will be expected to participate in some after school full band rehearsals.

    Beginner Band 

    The Beginner Band is comprised of students who are in the first year of starting their instrument. They will perform multiple concerts throughout the year. Additional performances may include festivals  and or contest.

     Performance requirements include:

    ·     Members are required to participate in the Beginner Solo and Ensemble Contest in the spring.

    ·     Beginning Band students will be expected to participate in some after school full band rehearsals.

     

    Band Handbook

    Band Practice Log