Concert Band ½ credit. The EHS Concert Band is the premier instrumental ensemble at EHS and meets second semester. It comprises all Upper School band members. The group’s primary function is the training of young people to play one or more musical instruments through the preparation and performance of music. This music is challenging and of high integrity. Also covered in the class are the topics of music theory, technique and interpretation. The band will perform several concerts during the year and may also travel to festivals and competitions. Students receive a participation grade for playing in these performances. Spring.

Jazz Band ½ credit. The Jazz Band is a small select group which serves as an outlet for better musicians to expand their musical horizons. Membership in the EHS Jazz Band is by invitation or audition only, and membership is limited to a required number. Jazz Band is a scheduled class taken for credit; however, membership in the Jazz Band is limited to students who take band for credit for the full year. The Jazz band meets first semester only. The Jazz Band will train students to play a wide variety of the jazz-rockswing style and perform at various local functions and at the spring concert. Students receive a participation grade for playing in these performances. Fall.

R&B Band: The RB Studio Band is a small select group, which serves as an outlet for better musicians to expand their musical horizons. Membership in this class is by invitation or audition only, and membership is limited to a required number. RB Studio Band is a scheduled class taken for credit; however, membership in the RB Studio Band is limited to students who take band or chorus for credit. The RB Studio Band will serve those students who are looking for instruction in song composing and arranging and will allow those better musicians to expand their development of this particular type of music and its relationship to the social and political atmosphere of its time. Technological requirements include three computers with midi keyboards and Finale 2006 and workstations.

WIND ENSEMBLE is the select Upper School instrumental ensemble. Admission to the Wind Ensemble is by audition only and limited to a preset instrumentation. The Wind Ensemble rehearses every Tuesday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 and again on Friday at 11:40am. The group will perform four concerts a year plus District Festival and other possible performances. For audition information, contact the band director, Paul Taranto.