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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

9th Grade: 10th Grade: There is also a required Wednesday evening
High School Band High School Band practice. Attendance at all rehearsals and
Hudson Band Dancers Hudson Band Dancers performances is a requirement of the course.
Orchestra Orchestra
Choir (Women’s/Men’s) Choir (Women’s/Men’s) Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Blue and White
Chamber Choir Symphonic Bands begin in November immediately
11th Grade: 12th Grade: after the conclusion of the football activities. The
High School Band High School Band practices will be the same as marching season, but
Hudson Band Dancers Hudson Band Dancers without the Wednesday night rehearsals. In an
Orchestra Orchestra attempt to meet the various needs of the students,
Choir (Women’s/Men’s) Choir (Women’s/Men’s) placement into any of these ensembles is
Chamber Choir Chamber Choir determined by a playing audition that is scheduled
Music Creation Music Creation at the end of marching season. This is not an
AP Music Theory AP Music Theory exclusionary procedure, but one of determining the
most appropriate starting place. As skills improve,
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC the student has available to them the challenge
system, which enables changes in both seating
HIGH SCHOOL BAND position and actual ensemble. Activities of these
ensembles include the following: 3 Concerts
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12) (December, March, May), solo and ensemble
Prerequisite: Attendance at Band Camp in August. contest, and commencement exercise activities.
Attendance at all rehearsals performances is a
requirement of the course.

The Hudson High Band is open to all brass, HUDSON BAND DANCERS
woodwind, and percussion students, grades 9-12.
During the fall of the year, the emphasis is on the (10 weeks, ¼ credit, Grades 9-12)
Hudson High “Swing” Marching Band. The Prerequisite: Audition only.
remainder of the year focuses on the playing The Hudson Dancers are a part of the Marching
performances of the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Band family, and perform with the band during the
and Blue and White Symphonic Bands. As a fall season. Girls trying out for a dance position will
prerequisite of this course, ALL BAND STUDENTS be given instructions of the required routine prior to
MUST ATTEND BAND CAMP in August. The Hudson the actual tryouts. Final selection will be
High School “Swing” Marching Band focuses on the determined by the professional band staff.

development of the marching and playing skills Grades are determined by the directors and the
needed in the execution of the varied style of shows dance advisor. Participation in the band activities,
presented each week during the football season. attendance at practices, cooperation with the
During a typical season the marching band will professional staff, dance advisor and other
perform at 10 football games, 4 band shows, and a members of the band, etc. All impact upon the final
professional football game. Rehearsals are during grade.
the school day, one period a day, four days a week.

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