Symphonic Band
SYMPHONIC BAND is a full year course open to students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 possessing basic skills on woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The permission of the instructor is required to register for this course. The Symphonic Band is the first level of band at Ridgewood High School. The Symphonic Band curriculum focuses on developing skills in rhythm, pitch, and balance appropriate to ensemble playing at the beginning high school level. Method books are used in addition to exercises and appropriate concert literature at levels 2.5 to 3. This class meets in two equal sections that combine for dress rehearsals and concerts.
