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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

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9th Grade: 10 Grade: Rehearsals are during the school day, one period a
High School Band High School Band day, four days a week. There is also a required
Hudson Band Dancers Hudson Band Dancers Wednesday evening practice. Attendance at all
Orchestra Orchestra rehearsals and performances is a requirement of
Choir Choir the course.
Chamber Choir Chamber Choir
Tonal Tendencies Tonal Tendencies Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Blue and White
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11 Grade: 12 Grade: Symphonic Bands begin in November immediately
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 Choir
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
Tonal Tendencies Tonal Tendencies
exclusionary procedure, but one of determining the
AP Music Theory AP Music Theory
most appropriate starting place. As skills improve,
the student has available to them the challenge
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC system, which enables changes in both seating
position and actual ensemble. Activities of these

ensembles include the following: 3 Concerts
HIGH SCHOOL BAND (December, March, May), solo and ensemble
contest, and commencement exercise activities.
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 9-12)
Attendance at all rehearsals performances is a
Prerequisite: Attendance at Band Camp in August. requirement of the course.

The Hudson High Band is open to all brass,
woodwind, and percussion students, grades 9-12. HUDSON BAND DANCERS
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 family, and perform with the band during the
Band, 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
MUST ATTEND BAND CAMP in August. The
to the actual tryouts. Final selection will be
Hudson High School “Swing” Marching Band determined by the professional band staff.
focuses on the development of the marching and
playing skills needed in the execution of the varied Grades are determined by the directors and the
style of shows presented each week during the dance advisor. Participation in the band activities,
football season. During a typical season the attendance at practices, cooperation with the
marching band will perform at 10 football games, 4 professional staff, dance advisor and other
band shows, and a professional football game.

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