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- Marching BandGrade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12, Semester Course – 5 Physical Education Credits Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in approved SHS Instrumental Music Ensemble or Color Guard. The Spartan Marching Band performs for all South High home football games as well as field competitions and parades. The Spartan marching band rehearses twice a week. Rehearsals are generally Monday night from 6-9 PM and Thursday night from 5-8 PM during the fall semester. All Advanced Band and Wind Ensemble members must participate in the Spartan Marching Band. Exceptions are granted to students participating in either the Varsity or Junior Varsity football program. There will be a required TUSD transportation fee per student.
- Concert BandConcert Events Winter Concert WINTER CONCERT — December 16, 2010 — Our annual Winter Concert performance will be held at the Armstrong Theater. It will be a joint concert with the South High Choir. Tickets will go on sale approximately one month prior to the performance, giving students plenty of time to sell tickets to family, friends and neighbors. You’ll want to make this musical treat a holiday tradition! South Area Festival SOUTH AREA FESTIVAL — Date TBD — This fun-filled evening features performances from Richardson Middle School, Calle Mayor Middle School and South High! This event is always a real hit! Don’t miss it! Spring Concert SPRING CONCERT — TBD — Our Concert Band & Wind Ensemble will perform at our annual Spring Concert. Location TBD. Tickets will go on sale approximately one month prior to the performance. Advanced Band Grade Level: 9, 10, Year Course – 10 Credits Prerequisite: Two years of study on a band instrument through middle school band program or private instruction. UC/CSU Approved “f” The Advanced Band is designed to advance the musical skills and instrumental techniques of all incoming freshman band students. It is designed to transition students from the middle school K-8…
- Jazz BandJazz Events Our program is in constant growth and we are looking forward to another great year ahead. In order for this program to succeed, we are requesting that all families join the Spartan Band Booster Organization. The Booster organization is vital to the success of the South High Band program. Through their fundraising efforts; purchasing new instruments and equipment; helping to organize and chaperone off-site events/ trips; and facilitating guest speakers/instructors, we, as Jazz members benefit by this group. Thank you for promptly returning the Jazz Information Sheet, payment and Medical Release Form, (even if you already filled one out for Marching Band) to the band room lockbox. Jazz Band A Grade Level: 10, 11, 12, Year Course – 10 Credits Prerequisite: Audition / Permission from SHS Band Director UC/CSU Approved “f” This is South High’s premier jazz ensemble and its emphasis is the performance of classic and contemporary jazz music literature. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of jazz music, as well as, achieve a high level of improvisational mastery on their instrument. All students selected to participate in this ensemble are expected to travel and perform at several concerts and jazz festivals both domestic and internationally. All…
- Color GuardAs part of the program, Color Guard students must be enrolled in PE Band. Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12, Semester Course – 5 Physical Education Credits Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in approved SHS Instrumental Music Ensemble or Colorguard. The Spartan Marching Band performs for all South High home football games as well as field competitions and parades. The Spartan marching band rehearses twice a week. Rehearsals are generally Monday night from 6-9 PM and Thursday night from 5-8 PM during the fall semester. All Advanced Band and Wind Ensemble members must participate in the Spartan Marching Band. Exceptions are granted to students participating in either the Varsity or Junior Varsity football program. There will be a required TUSD transportation fee per student.
- Indoor Percussion
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- 2022 Greenery Fundraiser
- Grocery CardRalphs After you complete the Ralphs rewards application at the Store, then you can register your card in the Community Contribution area of the Ralphs website. Just click on ENROLL and use our NPO number 83017 to make sure your eligible contributions go to South High Band Boosters. Albertsons Visit the Albertsons’ website to get started. Follow the “In the Community” link at the bottom of the page, then go into the “Community Partner’s” site and click on “Shoppers Login or Register.” The ID# for our organization is 49000120456. Vons/Pavilions & EScrip It’s easy to help earn money for our band using eScrip! Just register your Vons or Pavilions club card, credit and debit cards and eScrip does the rest. Visit EScrip website to get started. Your normal shopping at over 6000 participating eScrip merchant locations will result in automatic quarterly contributions to our Program. It all adds up to benefit our kids. That’s it — you shop and our group earns money! Don’t wait! Sign up today using our Click group #6095793.
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Meet Our Groups

Marching Band

The marching band is the combination of all our groups at school. Catch the band at their night rehearsals, or watch our performances at home football games and at field tournaments!

We have two periods of concert band, generally divided by grade level; each performs their own pieces as well as combined pieces. They play spring and winter concerts at the Armstrong Theater as well as at festivals. Click here for a list of concert dates!

Jazz Band

We have three jazz bands: Jazz A, B, and C. Auditions are required to join Jazz A & B. Each group performs a variety of styles of jazz. You can catch the jazz bands at school events, at concerts at the Armstrong, and at festivals being adjudicated. Click here for a list of performance dates!

Winter Guard

Every year our Color Guard competes indoors after marching season ends. Their four-minute routine incorporates flags, rifles, sabers, and dance. They never fail to bring the music to life with their routine, floor, and costumes!
Click here to check out their 2019 show.

Indoor Percussion

Our front ensemble and battery go on to compete in the winter after marching band season is over. Their shows are crafted by instructor Niko Jasniewicz, alumnus of the Blue Devils and RCC Indoor.
In addition to competitions, they also perform around the school campus at class comps and pep rallies!

Welcome to the South High Band!