This is the Varsity performing ensemble at McKinney High School. Students will have the opportunity to continue their development at the most advanced levels. In order to be in this group, students must demonstrate the highest level of musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to rehearsal and practice time. Students must seriously pursue individual goals on their instrument such as Region Auditions and the McKinney Solo & Ensemble Contests. At the end of marching season, rehearsals will extend to 4:45 daily. Private lessons are required of Honors Band members. Financial aid is available. Participation in the marching band is required. Students will receive P.E. waiver for marching band during fall semester and Fine Arts credit during spring semester.
Sectional Schedule:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
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Honors Band
Fall Semester 2011
Required Materials
Woodwinds: -Black, ½ in. three ring binder
-Pencil
-Three (3) working reeds
- Cleaning cloth and rods
-Jewelry size screwdriver
Brass:
-Black, ½ in. three ring binder
-Clear sheet protectors
-Pencil
-BERPS
-Valve/rotor oil/slide grease
-Cleaning cloth
-Mutes/Towel for mutes
Percussion:
-Black, ½ in. three ring binder
-Clear sheet protectors
- Pencil
-Stick Bags
-Mallets/sticks
McKinney High School 1400 Wilson Creek Pkwy.
McKinney, TX75069
