Curricular Ensembles

  • Symphonic Band (Band IV)

This top level ensemble meets daily for 45 minutes for the top instrumental students who have achieved a high level of musical artistry. This ensemble studies advanced wind band repertoire while maintaining an appropriately balanced ensemble.  This ensemble moves at a rigorous pace with a high degree of discipline.  Many students choose to audition for IMEA District Band and also study privately.  Membership is by audition only.

  • Concert Band (Band III)
This ensemble meets daily for 45 minutes and is meant for the developing instrumentalist.  Improvement in musical skill is addressed through study of appropriate musical literature, rhythm work, and scales.  Students are encouraged to study privately as well.  Students must have participated in their middle school band program or have consent of the director.
  • Percussion Ensemble (Percussion Studies)

This ensemble meets daily for 45 minutes for all percussion students.  Musical skill is developed through the study of snare drum, keyboard percussion, timpani, drumset, and auxiliary percussion.  Students work both independently and in small ensembles.  These students combine with the Concert and Symphonic Bands for performances. Students must have participated in their middle school band program or have consent of the director.

Co-Curricular Ensembles

  • Tiger Pep Band (combined Band III, IV, Percussion)
All Tiger Band members are part of the Tiger Pep Band which plays at many home basketball games and other local events. In 2006 & 2008, the Tiger Pep Band was selected to perform at the IHSA State Girls Volleyball Tournament!

  • Marching Tiger Band (combined Band III, IV, Percussion)
All Tiger Band members are part of the Marching Tiger Band which plays at all home football games, area parades, and festivals.  Our main purpose is to entertain our audiences while continuing our musical development and maintaining our standard of excellence.

Extracurricular Ensembles

  • Jazz Band
  • Pit Orchestra
  • Madrigal Brass
  • Madrigal Recorders