Toutellottle Memorial High School
Thompson Public Schools
TMHS Music Performance Ensembles
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TMHS CONCERT BAND
Concert band is a large ensemble for instrumentalists and is open to all wind and percussion players. It’s primary goal is the preparation and performance of music for public concerts and adjudicated festivals. Students will be able to make positive contributions to their local and regional communities by utilizing their musical talents. Music selections will be drawn from a variety of styles, cultures, and time periods. Throughout the year students will hone-in and develop technique, melodic notation, rhythmic reading, and music expression while being a contributing member of a community of musicians. They will utilize the latest technologies including but not limited to: midi, sound recording programs, Smartmusic program, and multiple online resources. Opportunities for individual activities such as auditioning for regional ensembles will be offered. Travel for adjudicated competitions is required.
TMHS CONCERT CHOIR
Concert Choir is a four part (SATB) mixed ensemble. Students will work on fundamental singing skills and refine techniques for proper singing. The chorus will research, learn, and perform music from a variety of styles, cultures, and time periods. The expressive, emotional, aesthetic, and creative aspects of singing will be explored. The students will contribute to local and regional communities by performing at a variety of different venues so that they may give back to the community with their musical talent. They will utilize the latest technologies including but not limited to, midi, sound recording,online resources, and Smartmusic program. Opportunities for individual activities such as auditioning for regional ensembles will be offered. Travel for adjudicated competitions is required.
TMHS Modern Music Ensemble
Modern Music Ensemble is a small performing ensemble for instrumentalists who play ANY instrument (guitar, winds, strings, piano, percussion) or sing any vocal style/part. This is an honors level performance ensemble therefore students must obtain permission from the instructor. Its primary goal is the preparation and performance of modern music genres (jazz, rock, pop, folk, etc) for public concerts, various school functions, and other local and regional community events. Music selections will be drawn from a variety of modern music genres as well as original compositions. Improvisation, composition, and innovative ensemble instrumentation will be emphasized. Throughout the year, students will develop musical technique, rhythmic reading, and music expression while being a productive member of the ensemble. Opportunities for individual activities such as auditioning for regional ensembles will be offered as well as solo opportunities within the ensemble at concerts, community performances, and competitions. Travel for all community performances is required.