Band and Orchestra

Instrumental Classes

Concert Band is a band that studies the basic band literature.  Emphasis will be given to the development of individual instrumental skills.

Symphonic Band is a band that studies all types of band literature.  Students are expected to develop musical concepts, general musicianship, performance skills, and basic marching techniques.

Wind Ensemble is the most advanced band course offered at Reynolds.

Jazz Band offers experiences in the performance of jazz and other current popular styles of music under conditions which are similar to those found in professional studio, show bands, and dance band work.

String Orchestra 9 is an orchestra designed for most incoming freshman.  A variety of orchestra literature will be introduced.  Students are expected to begin to develop musical concepts and general musicianship.

Advanced String Orchestra is an orchestra that offers experiences in the performance of serious music of the Masters as well as popular music of our time.

Chamber Orchestra is the most advanced string course offered at Reynolds.

Beginning Guitar is a music course designed for students with little or no previous acoustic guitar experience. Students will learn the basics of music notation and guitar performance. The skills of reading and playing chords, along with ‘tablature’ notation will continue to develop throughout the year.

AP Music Theory is an occasionally offered course that offers advanced music students the opportunity to learn aspects of music theory, aural skills and score analysis at a level beyond what is taught in other music performance offerings.

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