Course Description

Percussion Ensemble is a unique 9th - 12th grade learning community for all of BHS' percussionists. Students in this class work as a team to prepare music for concerts, contests, assemblies, and other functions. Parts for performances are assigned based on individual skill level. Students grow into accomplished musicians as they mature in a supportive environment that includes help from their more experienced peers and the instructor. Older students are expected to mentor younger students. It is possible to participate in band and also do other sports and clubs at BHS. Every other spring, band students have the option of participating in a major band trip. Recent trips include San Francisco, New York City, and Disneyland. All required events are clearly outlined at the start of the year. Attendance at all required dress rehearsals and concerts will be graded. 

• Fee: There is a required uniform fee and a required instrument fee for this course.

• Note: Fees are waived for students that qualify for Free or Reduced lunch & all other students may request scholarship assistance for class-based fees.

• Prerequisite: Middle school proficiency (or higher) on percussion, piano, and/or bass is required for this course.  Beginners are welcome, with instructor permission.

• Note: Participation in Marching Band is required for Percussion Ensemble members without prior exemption from the instructor.

Course Description

The Bainbridge High School Wind Ensemble is one of Kitsap County’s premier student performing groups. Students in this ensemble graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in collegiate music programs. Placement into Wind Ensemble is by instructor permission only. Students in Wind Ensemble put on concerts, play at assemblies, compete in festivals, and much more. It is possible to participate in band and also do other sports and clubs at BHS. All required events are clearly outlined at the start of the year. Attendance at all required dress rehearsals and concerts will be graded. Participation in the award winning Spartan Marching Band and the big spring band trip are both optional. Strings are allowed with special permission. 

• Fee: There is a required class uniform fee for all band members.  An instrument fee is also required, if applicable.

• Note: Fees are waived for students that qualify for Free or Reduced lunch & all other students may request scholarship assistance for class-based fees.

• Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Course Description

Symphonic Band is the intermediate band class for students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades. Placement into Symphonic Band is by instructor permission only. Students in Symphonic Band put on concerts, play at assemblies, compete in festivals, and much more. It is possible to participate in band and also do other sports and clubs at BHS. Every other spring, band students have the option of participating in a major band trip. Recent trips include San Francisco, New York City, and Disneyland. All required events are clearly outlined at the start of the year. Attendance at all required dress rehearsals and concerts will be graded. Participation in the award winning Spartan Marching Band is optional. Orchestra strings are allowed in Symphonic Band. 

• Fee: There is a required class uniform fee for all band members.  An instrument fee is also required, if applicable.

• Note: Fees are waived for students that qualify for Free or Reduced lunch & all other students may request scholarship assistance for class-based fees.

• Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Course Description

Concert Band is the next level of music for incoming freshmen who play wind or string instruments. Percussionists should sign up for Percussion Ensemble. This class is part one in a series of band courses at BHS aimed to prepare some of the best high school musicians in the state. We put on concerts, play at assemblies, compete in festivals, and much more. It is possible to participate in band and also do other sports and clubs at BHS. Every other spring, band students have the option of participating in a major band trip. Recent trips include San Francisco, New York City, and Disneyland. All required events are clearly outlined at the start of the year. Attendance at all required dress rehearsals and concerts will be graded. Participation in the award winning Spartan Marching Band is optional. Orchestral strings are allowed in Concert Band. 

• Fee: There is a required class uniform fee for all band members.  An instrument fee is also required, if applicable.

• Note: Fees are waived for students that qualify for Free or Reduced lunch & all other students may request scholarship assistance for class-based fees.

• Prerequisite: Middle-school proficiency on a standard wind or orchestral string instrument.