BHS Bands
BHS Music - Mission Statement
“To Foster a life-long understanding of, growth in , and appreciation for music.”
Essential Learning Outcomes
(Goals for every student)
1. To accurately perform music from notation and/or by ear
2. To recognize and identify elements of music from sound and/or notation
3. To critically analyze music
4. To contribute positively to a musical ensemble
“To Foster a life-long understanding of, growth in , and appreciation for music.”
Essential Learning Outcomes
(Goals for every student)
1. To accurately perform music from notation and/or by ear
2. To recognize and identify elements of music from sound and/or notation
3. To critically analyze music
4. To contribute positively to a musical ensemble
ABOUT THE BANDS
Batavia High School offers four curricular concert bands and two percussion classes, serving 250 students. 9th grade students are mostly placed into Symphonic Band or Percussion II, based on their instrument. Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony are offered for 10th-12th graders based on an audition in February. Classes meet for 90 minutes every other day.
Wind Symphony - Wind Symphony Syllabus
Wind Ensemble - Wind Ensemble Syllabus
Concert Band & Percussion I - Concert Band Syllabus
Symphonic Band & Percussion II - Symphonic Band Syllabus
Band Concert Dates 2019-2020:
Pops Concert - Tuesday, October 22
Kaleidoscope - Tuesday, December 3
Cooperative Concert (WS) - Tuesday, February 4
Batavia Band Festival (WE & CB)- Saturday, February 8
February Concerts - February 18-20
All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 7
May Concert - Tuesday, May 5
Batavia High School offers four curricular concert bands and two percussion classes, serving 250 students. 9th grade students are mostly placed into Symphonic Band or Percussion II, based on their instrument. Concert Band, Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony are offered for 10th-12th graders based on an audition in February. Classes meet for 90 minutes every other day.
Wind Symphony - Wind Symphony Syllabus
Wind Ensemble - Wind Ensemble Syllabus
Concert Band & Percussion I - Concert Band Syllabus
Symphonic Band & Percussion II - Symphonic Band Syllabus
Band Concert Dates 2019-2020:
Pops Concert - Tuesday, October 22
Kaleidoscope - Tuesday, December 3
Cooperative Concert (WS) - Tuesday, February 4
Batavia Band Festival (WE & CB)- Saturday, February 8
February Concerts - February 18-20
All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 7
May Concert - Tuesday, May 5
