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 over 225 students. 9th grade students are 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 March. Classes meet for 90 minutes every other day.
Wind Symphony - Wind Symphony Syllabus
Wind Symphony Performances
"Pops" Concert - Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Kaleidoscope Concert - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Wind Symphony Exchange - Thursday, February 2, 2017 - 7:30 AM-12:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
3rd Annual Cooperative Concert - Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Music Week - Concert 3 - Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
50th Annual All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Gymnasium
Hersey Band Festival - Saturday, April 8th, 2017 , Time TBD
May Band Concert - Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Graduation (non-seniors only) - Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 4:00-9:00PM, Northern IL University
Wind Ensemble - Wind Ensemble Syllabus
Wind Ensemble Performances
"Pops" Concert - Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Kaleidoscope Concert - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Music Week - Concert 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
50th Annual All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Gymnasium
Hersey Band Festival - Saturday, April 8th, 2017 , Time TBD
May Band Concert - Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Graduation (non-seniors only) - Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 4:00-9:00PM, Northern IL University
Concert Band & Percussion I - Concert Band Syllabus
Concert Band Performances
"Pops" Concert - Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Kaleidoscope Concert - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Music Week - Concert 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
50th Annual All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Gymnasium
May Band Concert - Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Symphonic Band & Percussion II - Symphonic Band Syllabus
Symphonic Band Performances
"Pops" Concert - Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Kaleidoscope Concert - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Music Week - Concert 1 - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
50th Annual All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Gymnasium
May Band Concert - Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Batavia High School offers four curricular concert bands and two percussion classes, serving over 225 students. 9th grade students are 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 March. Classes meet for 90 minutes every other day.
Wind Symphony - Wind Symphony Syllabus
Wind Symphony Performances
"Pops" Concert - Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Kaleidoscope Concert - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Wind Symphony Exchange - Thursday, February 2, 2017 - 7:30 AM-12:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
3rd Annual Cooperative Concert - Thursday, February 16, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Music Week - Concert 3 - Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
50th Annual All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Gymnasium
Hersey Band Festival - Saturday, April 8th, 2017 , Time TBD
May Band Concert - Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Graduation (non-seniors only) - Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 4:00-9:00PM, Northern IL University
Wind Ensemble - Wind Ensemble Syllabus
Wind Ensemble Performances
"Pops" Concert - Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Kaleidoscope Concert - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Music Week - Concert 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
50th Annual All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Gymnasium
Hersey Band Festival - Saturday, April 8th, 2017 , Time TBD
May Band Concert - Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Graduation (non-seniors only) - Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 4:00-9:00PM, Northern IL University
Concert Band & Percussion I - Concert Band Syllabus
Concert Band Performances
"Pops" Concert - Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Kaleidoscope Concert - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Music Week - Concert 2 - Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
50th Annual All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Gymnasium
May Band Concert - Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Symphonic Band & Percussion II - Symphonic Band Syllabus
Symphonic Band Performances
"Pops" Concert - Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
Kaleidoscope Concert - Wednesday, November 30, 2016 - 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
BHS Music Week - Concert 1 - Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
50th Annual All-City Band Concert - Tuesday, April 4, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Gymnasium
May Band Concert - Thursday, May 11, 2017, 7:00 PM, Batavia Fine Arts Centre (BFAC)
