The Concert Band is a performance-based ensemble for intermediate musicians. Students in the Concert Band work on improving their ensemble technique with emphasis on scales, rhythms, intonation, balance, blend, and other related musical skills.   This band is designed to help prepare students with skills necessary to participate in Wind Ensemble. The student is given extensive background in all instrumental styles and performs music from all periods. Literature is geared to the members’ abilities with emphasis being placed on improvement of tone quality, reading skills and technical proficiency. This band performs for school and community events throughout the year. Students are encouraged to participate in IMEA auditions and Solo and Ensemble Contest.  Attendance at scheduled rehearsals and performances is required and is considered part of the student’s grade.