Advanced Band
If you're interested in music, and have experience, Adams Advanced Band is your best choice! If you want to be in Advanced Band you have to have at least one year of experience with an instrument of any kind! The Advanced Band is by audition only. Students must pass a "clap and count" rhythm drill, and play several memorized scales to get in. The music for this class is challenging. Students may be required to purchase an advanced method book for this class.
Advanced band uses the same instrumentation as Beginning Band, however, there are some additional instruments offered. We offer piccolo, alto and bass clarinet, french horn, tenor and baritone saxophone, oboe, and bassoon. We also add orchestra bells, and Timpani drums to our list of percussion instruments. The drumset is also used for some performances.
One event we did this year was to play on stage at one of our Adams Spirit Assemblies. In addition to the Winter and Spring Concert, we also perform short concerts for our district and neighboring elementary schools, march in at least one local parade, and play at the RUHS District Concert. Highlights for the Adams Band include: marching in Mark and Brian's Halloween parades, playing at Disneyland, and performances at the Galleria Mall.
For specific questions about our program at Adams, email Mr. Buchen. or call 798-8636 x241.
