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Band 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
Course Number: 8175 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Performance skill and completion of Brush Band Training Program. Students new to
Brush High School must audition. Band is a FULL YEAR COURSE open to all students who can play a
band instrument, read music, and participate in ALL rehearsals and performances. Like many other courses
at Brush High School, band requires a significant investment of time beyond regular school hours. All band
members will participate in the Marching Band beginning in July and will participate in either Wind
Ensemble or Symphonic Band after the Marching Band season is complete. Students will be placed in
Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band based on an audition that is completed in the spring of the preceding
year. Students may join band class by successfully completing an audition to demonstrate proficiency in
reading music and playing an instrument. (Students with no formal training will first need to receive
individual private instruction with a professional teacher in order to gain the skills needed to successfully
complete an audition.) Summer rehearsals, performances at football games and band shows, parades,
concerts, and OMEA District and State Contests are all integral parts of the course and student evaluation
procedures. Students who cannot participate in each of these activities are not eligible to participate in
band. Several fees are required for participation in band class. Fees for band camp, uniform cleaning,
shoes, and other accessories are paid directly to the SEL Band Boosters in the summer. Students who use
school-owned instruments will be assessed a usage fee once each semester. Students must be registered for
band during the school day in order to participate in any band activities. Students who are in
school-sponsored vocational or postsecondary programs may be exempted from this rule with the approval
of the band director and the principal or their designee.
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Orchestra 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
Course Number: 8155 Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Performance skill and audition.
The orchestra is a performing ensemble composed of students with intermediate performance skills on the
violin, viola, cello, and string bass. Students who have not been a member of this school district’s orchestra
program in the previous year must audition to be accepted into the orchestra. Additionally, students with
advanced skills and/or a high level of motivation are invited to become members of the chamber orchestra.
All members are strongly encouraged to participate in private lessons.
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Chamber Orchestra (Subject to change) 9th, 10 , 11 , 12 grade
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Course Number: 8156 Full Year .50 Credit
Prerequisite: Performance skill and audition. Chamber Ensemble is a select group of string musicians.
Students perform a wide variety of works scored for smaller groups, students rehearse once weekly after
school and are required to attend all rehearsals. Students need to be available for various evening
performances.
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Jazz Ensemble (2 Period) 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 grade
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