Mission
1) Encourage human growth, creativity, and expression through the use of music
2) Meet high levels of performance due to achievement of set goals
3) Foster ideals of both teamwork and individual responsibility
4) To produce performances that will make our community proud of us and will make ourselves proud to be part of the program
Description
This instrumental music program at Nelsonville-York is housed in our newly-renovated high school building. Students begin learning their instruments in the 5th grade, then progress to a higher level of skill with some marching experience once they reach junior high. By high school, members are expected to have reached a high level of mastery on their instrument to achieve at the following activities: concert band, marching band, and pep band. N-Y musicians may also expand their skills through involvement in Solo & Ensemble events, honor band auditions, tutoring younger students, and jazz band.
1) Encourage human growth, creativity, and expression through the use of music
2) Meet high levels of performance due to achievement of set goals
3) Foster ideals of both teamwork and individual responsibility
4) To produce performances that will make our community proud of us and will make ourselves proud to be part of the program
Description
This instrumental music program at Nelsonville-York is housed in our newly-renovated high school building. Students begin learning their instruments in the 5th grade, then progress to a higher level of skill with some marching experience once they reach junior high. By high school, members are expected to have reached a high level of mastery on their instrument to achieve at the following activities: concert band, marching band, and pep band. N-Y musicians may also expand their skills through involvement in Solo & Ensemble events, honor band auditions, tutoring younger students, and jazz band.
