High School Band
Overview
It is our desire at Tree of Life to provide a God-honoring atmosphere for all students to explore and develop their musical abilities, showing themselves to be good stewards of God's gifts to them, and enjoying good music with their fellow students.
The High School band provides multi-faceted opportunities for band members. It functions as the Tree of Life pep band at rallies and basketball games, and as a concert band, focusing on major works for a Thanksgiving / Christmas Concert and Spring Festival.
O.M.E.A. Contest
The O.M.E.A. (Ohio Music Education Association) provides music contest opportunities for student participation every year. This event affords students the challenge of participating in a solo, small ensemble, and/or large group. The student(s) receive a written evaluation and a rating from an experienced music teacher and judge. We encourage all students to consider this beneficial experience.
Try-Out Procedures
Try-outs are held during the second and third full weeks of school for 9th through 12th grade students. All students participate in try-outs. Only new music is used to allow equal advantage to new and veteran players. Each student will play a scale or rudiment and a short excerpt from music being rehearsed. The try-out will establish the student's placement within his/her section. If a student wishes to improve his/her placement, he/she may try the challenge system. The director retains the option of placing the student.
Performance Tours
Every other year, the band will take a tour to perform at predetermined venues. The purpose of the tour is to:
- represent the school in different areas of the country
- provide ministry opportunities for the students
- build camaraderie among band members
- create lifelong memories