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Concert Bands  
Band Handbook

Chair Challenge Information

Beginning Band
Beginning Woodwind, Brass & Percussion Classes are offered for 6th graders.
Please Click on the link for Beginning Band Specific resources and information.

Concert Band
The Concert Band is the intermediate level band that is open to 7th Graders or
second year band students at the director`s discretion.
Please Click on the link for Concert Band Specific resources and information.

Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is the advanced level band that is open to 8th graders or third
year band members at the director`s discretion.
Please Click on the link for Symphonic Band Specific resources and information.



Each band meets for a full period every day. Symphonic Band members also meet for sectional testing at lunch time one day each week.

Each of the bands perform at a quarterly curricular concert and participate in the Oswego
Solo and Ensemble Recital and the Oswego Junior High Band and Choir Festival.

The Beginning Band participates in a recruiting tour each Spring. The Concert and
Symphonic Bands participate in one or two additional festivals outside of the district each
school year.