Band

  • Tadd Morris
    Director of bands
    360-563-7624

    Grizzly Band

    • Grizzly Band is the group that the general public thinks of as the high school band. It is the “face” of Glacier Peak High School's band program.
    • Marching/Pep Band that supports Glacier Peak High School teams by performing at all home football games (marching & in the stands); selected boys’ and girls’ basketball games and community parades.
    • Grizzly Band builds pride in our school & music program.
    • Any Glacier Peak High School student (enrolled in a band class or not) can be a member of the Grizzly Band.
    • It’s FUN!

    Percussion Ensemble

    • All percussion students in the band program enroll in the Percussion Ensemble class.
    • This class focuses on the specific needs of the developing percussionist.
    • All types of percussion instruments are covered along with drum line instruction.
    • JV and Varsity drum lines compete at regional events.
    • JV and Varsity percussion ensemble large groups compete at the regional solo andensemble competition annually.
    • Opportunities to compete as small ensembles are also available.

    Wind Ensemble

    • Wind Ensemble is a performance-oriented course for advanced wind players.
    • Enrollment is based on audition and is limited to ensure proper balance of the ensemble. 
    • Wind Ensemble will give public performances within the community, as well as festivals and competitions throughout the Northwest.
    • Private lessons for students in Wind Ensemble are highly recommended. 
    • Our purpose is to enhance musical skills through performance.
    • Students in Wind Ensemble demonstrate a high level of musicianship and skills  development.

    Symphonic Band

    • Symphonic Band will focus on the performance of quality literature from the band repertoire. 
    • The primary duty is to prepare students for Wind Ensemble by developing skills necessary for a greater focus on performance.
    • Selection of music for this class will enhance the development of each individual’s musical technique and expression. 
    • Symphonic Band will give local public performances throughout the year as well as regional festivals and competitions. 
    • Private lessons for students in Symphonic Band are recommended.

    Concert Band

    • This class is open to all wind instrumentalists and focuses on the development of each individual’s technical proficiency. 
    • The primary duty is to prepare students for Symphonic Band by developing and refining musical skills. 
    • This class will concentrate on applying fundamental skills to entertaining and exciting concert band literature. 
    • Concert Band gives various public performances during the year and will participate in the MPMEA District Band Festival.
    • Private lessons for students in Concert Band are recommended.

    Jazz I

    • Jazz I is the top performing jazz ensemble. 
    • Membership is through audition only. 
    • Jazz I members have demonstrated a high level of performance and improvisational abilities. 
    • This zero hour class will expose students to many different styles of big band music, and will encourage band members to develop improvisational skills. 
    • The bands will give public performances in the community as well as festivals and competitions throughout the Pacific Northwest.

    Jazz II

    • Jazz II is a preparatory performance ensemble. 
    • This is an auditioned group; membership may include non-traditional jazz instruments.
    • Students are exposed to many different styles of big band music, and will be encouraged to develop improvisational skills. 
    • The band will give public performances in the community as well as festivals and competitions throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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