Concert Band
After the marching season ends in mid-October, the concert band season kicks off and runs through May. All band students must participate, beginning with auditions.
Wind Symphony
The Wind Symphony is the premier band that the school offers. Primarily composed of Juniors and Seniors, the Wind Symphony performs the highest level of music and routinely receives superior ratings. The band is directed by Mr. Waite.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is an intermediate group of young musicians who are on their way to mastering their instruments. Emphasis is placed on ensemble listening and developing advanced musical techniques. The Symphonic Band is directed by Mr. Bigus.
Auditions
Every year, students play an individual audition to determine which of the two bands (and chair placement) they’ll rehearse/perform with for the concert band season as well as to determine their educational needs for the year. Auditions are for chair placement in one of the two concert bands.
Performances
The wind symphony and symphonic band perform at three joint evening concerts each year (December, February, and May). Student attendance at all concerts is mandatory. Parents are encouraged to attend all performances. All performances are free and open to the public. Every other year, HHS bands are required to participate in a WSMA Concert Festival, which is a mandatory field trip day during school hours.
Wind Symphony
The Wind Symphony is the premier band that the school offers. Primarily composed of Juniors and Seniors, the Wind Symphony performs the highest level of music and routinely receives superior ratings. The band is directed by Mr. Waite.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is an intermediate group of young musicians who are on their way to mastering their instruments. Emphasis is placed on ensemble listening and developing advanced musical techniques. The Symphonic Band is directed by Mr. Bigus.
Auditions
Every year, students play an individual audition to determine which of the two bands (and chair placement) they’ll rehearse/perform with for the concert band season as well as to determine their educational needs for the year. Auditions are for chair placement in one of the two concert bands.
Performances
The wind symphony and symphonic band perform at three joint evening concerts each year (December, February, and May). Student attendance at all concerts is mandatory. Parents are encouraged to attend all performances. All performances are free and open to the public. Every other year, HHS bands are required to participate in a WSMA Concert Festival, which is a mandatory field trip day during school hours.