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 NORTHERN NASH PROFILE

 

 

Wind Ensemble - The symphonic wind ensemble is a concert organization, devoted to the highest standards of musical performance. This ensemble is made up of the finest wind and percussion students at Northern Nash HS, performing advanced high school, collegiate, and professional literature. This ensemble has been selected to play at many prestigous regional and national festivals including the 2006 Bands of America National Concert Festival.

 

Symphonic Band - The symphonic band is the largest concert ensemble at Northern Nash High School. This ensemble is devoted to the advancement of musical fundamentals and developing the highest standards of musicianship of its members. This ensemble performs literature from the North Carolina Grade IV and V list.

Marching Band - The Marching Band is an auditioned, volunteer, extra-curricular activity. This ensemble provides a “society” and “family” to which all band students can belong. It is a place where they learn values and standards, where they can learn to depend on one another in their pursuit of excellence. They learn about responsibility, doing their fair share, and sticking to a common goal. They learn to value people, respect their peers, and not make judgments on the superficial. They frequently acquire a stronger base for their adult life than any other avenue open to them.

Jazz Ensemble - The Jazz Ensemble is offered during the spring semester. This ensemble performs the true American art form, Jazz. The styles of music ranges form big band, swing, bebop, funk, and rock. Students are exposed to music form 1900 to present time, and are learning basic improvisation skills. Students must be enrolled in a concert band class in order to participate.

Percussion Ensemble - The ensemble is made up of all percussionists and pianists. They perform some of the finest percussion ensemble literature written. The members of this ensemble have the opportunity to explore numerous percussive instruments and various styles and techniques.

Music Theory - This class offers the serious music student the opportunity to learn about all aspects of Western Music, ranging from harmony, analysis, and composition. The concepts presented in this course are the inner workings of all music and serve to open up the musical intellect and aesthetic appreciation of this wonderful art form. In addition, this class is taught in a state of the art technology lab which allows for the students to work and compose with the latest cutting edge music software.

 

Dance/Color Guard Class - This course combines dance, drama, performance, and the manipulation of flags, sabers, and rifles into one magical artistry of pageantry. This is now one of the most popular activities for girls in the high school curriculum. This outstanding performing group is an intricate part of the marching band, which performs in the fall. In the spring, in addition to various dance recitals, these girls form a group called the Winter Guard, which performs in arenas in a presentation of pageantry theater incorporating a wide range of visual performance arts and choreography.

 

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5220 Band I  (9, 10, 11, 12)
First semester band is a performance class. Goals include technical proficiency on an instrument. Class includes outside performances such as athletic events, parades, concerts, and special band clinics. At the conclusion of the marching season, all wind and percussion students are auditioned and placed in the wind ensemble or the concert band. The wind ensemble is the advanced group. Participation in these groups is by the recommendation of the band director. Both of these groups participate in the spring band festival where they are judged on their musical playing ability in concert situations.

 

5201 Band Auxiliary I  "Colorguard/Winterguard"  (9, 10, 11, 12)
This course will provide the students an opportunity to develop skills in dance. Students will learn proper flexibility exercises to build endurance. They also receive technical study to increase the confidence and abilities. The course includes skills in flag, rifle, and sabre handling with emphasis on the perfection of each move. Students are expected to perform in all group activites and select solo activites. Students are also expected to attend after school rehearsals and performances. They perform with the band as the color guard. Students are also required to attend graded after school rehearsals and performances.

 

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