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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

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9th Grade: 10 Grade: the school day, one period a day, four days a week.
Music Creation Music Creation 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 Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Blue and White
Choir (Women’s/Men’s) Choir (Women’s/Men’s)
Symphonic Bands begin in November immediately
Chamber Choir after the conclusion of the football activities. The
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11 Grade: 12 Grade:
practices will be the same as marching season, but
High School Band High School Band without the Wednesday night rehearsals. In an
Hudson Band Dancers Hudson Band Dancers
attempt to meet the various needs of the students,
Orchestra Orchestra
placement into any of these ensembles is
Choir (Women’s/Men’s) Choir (Women’s/Men’s) determined by a playing audition that is scheduled
Chamber Choir Chamber Choir
at the end of marching season. This is not an
Music Creation Music Creation
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

(December, March, May), solo and ensemble
HIGH SCHOOL BAND 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, 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)
Prerequisite: Audition only.
Hudson High “Swing” Marching Band. The
The Hudson Dancers are a part of the Marching
remainder of the year focuses on the playing
performances of the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Band family, and perform with the band during the
fall season. Girls trying out for a dance position will
and Blue and White Symphonic Bands. As a
be given instructions of the required routine prior to
prerequisite of this course, ALL BAND STUDENTS
MUST ATTEND BAND CAMP in August. The Hudson the actual tryouts. Final selection will be
determined by the professional band staff.
High School “Swing” Marching Band focuses on the

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 impact the final grade.
professional football game. Rehearsals are during
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