The Ensembles
The Pioneer Band program is organized around four distinct performing ensembles.
Symphony Band
This select group of wind and percussion instrumentalists is our finest ensemble in wind music performance. Our repertoire consists of outstanding band literature encompassing various styles and periods of music. The band presents numerous concerts throughout the year and participates in festivals. The Symphony Band is the Marching Band during the fall quarter and appears at all home varsity football games. After-school rehearsals and performances are required of the students. All members participate in Band Camp.
Course #08107
Credits: .50 unit per semester
Concert Band
Students in the Concert Band have demonstrated an advanced level of musical ability. The ensemble concentrates on concert performance throughout the year, participating in all regular concerts and festivals. The Concert Band also works on marching fundamentals in the fall, joining the regular Marching Band on the field at the Homecoming game. After-school performances and rehearsals are required. All members participate in Band Camp.
Course #08106
Credits: .50 unit per semester
Varsity Band
Members of the Varsity Band work on developing their basic skills in tone production, articulation, music reading, scales, and solo and ensemble performance within their instrument family of woodwinds or brass/percussion. The ensemble comes together as a complete band several times a year to further develop their group skills and to participate in concerts. The Varsity Band spends approximately two weeks in the fall learning marching fundamentals.
Course #08101
Credits: .50 unit per semester
Jazz Band
Jazz Band is open to all qualified saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, keyboard, and percussion players. This course provides opportunities for the performance of outstanding jazz literature and the study of jazz styles, jazz history, and improvisation. Jazz Band concerts are presented throughout the year. After-school performances are required.
Course #08113
Credits: .50 unit per semester
Marching Band
The Symphony Band serves as the Marching Band performing at pre-game and half-time shows at all varsity home football games. The Concert Band joins the Symphony Band for the Homecoming game. Pioneer Band Association volunteers provide a safe escort to and from the game for the band as they march down the school drive.
Credits: students who complete two semesters of Symphony Band marching OR one semester of Symphony marching plus two semesters of Concert Band marching are eligible for a .50 physical education waiver
Symphony Orchestra
In addition to their leadership in the band program, select members of our Symphony Band make up the woodwind, brass, and percussion sections of the Pioneer Symphony Orchestra.