PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The MtH Bands are academic courses in which students learn concrete, intellectual knowledge, and the physical skills and disciplines necessary to perform on a musical instrument, as well as an appreciation for music, musicianship, and beauty.  The MtH Bands are comprised of students in 9th - 12th grade who elect to participate in band. Similar to other academic courses, the bands meet daily during the 50-minute class period.  Unlike other academic courses, in the Band Program the quality of the end product and other students' educational experiences depend on the combined efforts of the ensemble.

​All students are welcome, including pure beginners and students interested in switching from another instrument.  QUESTIONS?  Please contact Mr. Fischer (Band Director) at joe_fischer@hcpss.org for more information.
Wind Ensemble (GT)
​The MtH Wind Ensemble (GT) is a curricular ensemble open to students in grades 9 - 12 that explores standard repertoire for winds and percussion.  This group performs multiple concerts throughout the year, performing music at an advanced grade level of difficulty. Students in this ensemble are eligible to receive GT (weighted) credit.
Symphonic Winds
​The MtH Symphonic Winds is a curricular ensemble open to students in grades 9 - 12 that explores standard repertoire for winds and percussion.  This group performs multiple concerts throughout the year, performing music at an intermediate/advanced grade level of difficulty.
Symphonic Band
​The MtH Symphonic Band is a curricular ensemble open to students in grades 9 - 12 that explores standard repertoire for winds and percussion.  This group performs multiple concerts throughout the year, performing music at an intermediate grade level of difficulty.
Percussion Ensemble
​The MtH Percussion Ensemble is a curricular ensemble open to students in grades 9 - 12 that explores and develops percussion techniques/skills, as well as repertoire designed specifically for percussion instruments.  This group performs multiple concerts throughout the year as an ensemble and also as an extension of the Symphonic Band.