Educational emphasis for all ensembles in the Skyline Band program is placed on the advancement of instrumental technique, music literacy, independent and ensemble musicianship, style, chamber music opportunities, creating well-rounded musicians, and the experience of making great music with your peers.
The Skyline Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble for students with previous instrumental experience. This band performs at numerous concerts, festivals, athletic events, and clinics throughout the year. Concert Band combines with Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble to form the Skyline Pep Band.
The Skyline Symphonic Band is the top concert band at Skyline High School. Symphonic Band represents a group of advanced musicians who performs a variety of high quality literature. This elite ensemble performs at numerous concerts, festivals, athletic events, and clinics throughout the year. Symphonic Band combines with Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble to form the Skyline Pep Band. Students are expected to be proficient on their instruments and maintain a high level of commitment throughout the year.
The Skyline Percussion Ensemble is a non-auditioned ensemble for students with previous instrumental music experience. The focus is on teaching the fundamentals of percussion performance, including proper mallet technique, rudiments, and performance experiences on all the percussion instruments. All students are required to perform as a member of the Skyline Pep Band as well. Students will perform at concerts, athletic events, and other events when needed. Students are responsible for purchasing concert drumsticks and appropriate mallets to use throughout the course.
The Skyline Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble for students with previous jazz experience. Students must be enrolled in a Concert Band or Percussion Ensemble to be able to participate in the jazz band unless previous arrangements have been made with Dr. LM. This ensemble rehearses and performs a wide variety of music within the jazz and rock genres. Students are expected to be proficient on their instruments and maintain a high level of commitment throughout the school year. Students will have many opportunities to perform in the community and at jazz festivals.
The Skyline Pep Band is comprised of all the members of Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Percussion Ensemble. This spirited group performs at all home football games, home basketball games, local parades, and pep assemblies.
The Skyline Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble for students with previous instrumental experience. This band performs at numerous concerts, festivals, athletic events, and clinics throughout the year. Concert Band combines with Symphonic Band and Percussion Ensemble to form the Skyline Pep Band.
The Skyline Symphonic Band is the top concert band at Skyline High School. Symphonic Band represents a group of advanced musicians who performs a variety of high quality literature. This elite ensemble performs at numerous concerts, festivals, athletic events, and clinics throughout the year. Symphonic Band combines with Concert Band and Percussion Ensemble to form the Skyline Pep Band. Students are expected to be proficient on their instruments and maintain a high level of commitment throughout the year.
The Skyline Percussion Ensemble is a non-auditioned ensemble for students with previous instrumental music experience. The focus is on teaching the fundamentals of percussion performance, including proper mallet technique, rudiments, and performance experiences on all the percussion instruments. All students are required to perform as a member of the Skyline Pep Band as well. Students will perform at concerts, athletic events, and other events when needed. Students are responsible for purchasing concert drumsticks and appropriate mallets to use throughout the course.
The Skyline Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble for students with previous jazz experience. Students must be enrolled in a Concert Band or Percussion Ensemble to be able to participate in the jazz band unless previous arrangements have been made with Dr. LM. This ensemble rehearses and performs a wide variety of music within the jazz and rock genres. Students are expected to be proficient on their instruments and maintain a high level of commitment throughout the school year. Students will have many opportunities to perform in the community and at jazz festivals.
The Skyline Pep Band is comprised of all the members of Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Percussion Ensemble. This spirited group performs at all home football games, home basketball games, local parades, and pep assemblies.