Required Prerequisite(s): Prior band experience recommended

What's Next: Band II

This course provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band I

What's Next: Band III

These courses are a continuation of Concert Band. These bands will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band II

What's Next: Band IV

These courses are a continuation of Concert Band. These bands will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band II

What's Next: NONE

These courses are a continuation of Concert Band. These bands will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Prior band experience recommended

What's Next: Band II

This band provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate/advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band I

What's Next: Band III

These courses are a continuation of Symphonic Band. These bands will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band II

What's Next: Band IV

These courses are a continuation of Symphonic Band. These bands will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band II

What's Next: NONE

These courses are a continuation of Symphonic Band. These bands will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives.This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Prior band experience recommended

What's Next: Band II

This band provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band I

What's Next: Band III

These courses are a continuation of Wind Ensemble. These bands provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band II

What's Next: Band IV

These courses are a continuation of Wind Ensemble. These bands provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band II

What's Next: NONE

These courses are a continuation of Wind Ensemble. These bands provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Prior band experience

What's Next: Band I

This course replaces Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble for percussionists only during the fall semester. The main purpose of this course is to combine percussionists for marching band. This band provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals.Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a fall semester class only. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band I

What's Next: Band II

These courses replace Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble for percussionists only during the fall semester. The main purpose of this course is to combine percussionists for marching band. These courses are a continuation of Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.These bands provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals.Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band II

What's Next: Band III

These courses replace Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble for percussionists only during the fall semester. The main purpose of this course is to combine percussionists for marching band. These courses are a continuation of Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.These bands provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals.Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band III

What's Next: Band IV

These courses replace Concert Band, Symphonic Band, or Wind Ensemble for percussionists only during the fall semester. The main purpose of this course is to combine percussionists for marching band. These courses are a continuation of Percussion Ensemble, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble.These bands provide an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals.Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Audition by instructor and instrumental experience recommended

What's Next: Jazz Band II

This course is for those students interested in pursuing the study and performance of jazz/popular music. Students will perform in a variety of formal and informal settings and may participate in festivals and competitions. This course must be taken in conjunction with Band I except when instrumentation needs cannot be met with students within the band program.The study of improvisation will be incorporated into the curriculum of this course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Audition by instructor and instrumental experience

What's Next: Jazz Band III

These courses are a continuation of Jazz Band and are for those students interested in pursuing the study and performance of jazz/popular music. Students will perform in a variety of formal and informal settings and may participate in festivals and competitions. This course must be taken in conjunction with Band II, III, or IV except when instrumentation needs cannot be met with students within the band program.The study of improvisation will be incorporated into the curriculum of this course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Audition by instructor and instrumental experience

What's Next: Jazz Band IV

These courses are a continuation of Jazz Band and are for those students interested in pursuing the study and performance of jazz/popular music. Students will perform in a variety of formal and informal settings and may participate in festivals and competitions. This course must be taken in conjunction with Band II, III, or IV except when instrumentation needs cannot be met with students within the band program.The study of improvisation will be incorporated into the curriculum of this course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Audition by instructor and instrumental experience

What's Next: NONE

These courses are a continuation of Jazz Band and are for those students interested in pursuing the study and performance of jazz/popular music. Students will perform in a variety of formal and informal settings and may participate in festivals and competitions. This course must be taken in conjunction with Band II, III, or IV except when instrumentation needs cannot be met with students within the band program.The study of improvisation will be incorporated into the curriculum of this course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band II

What's Next: Band IV Honors

Although encompassing the same group performance expectations as the on–level band courses listed above, this course has an added emphasis on proficiency of repertoire, advanced technical skills, advanced theory and aural skills, critical performance evaluation, and the development of a personal portfolio demonstrating the development of advanced comprehensive individual musicianship.Students in Band IV Honors will be required to complete a culminating project based on student interest and musical knowledge. This is a full–year course. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances is required. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): Band III or Band III Honors

What's Next: NONE

Although encompassing the same group performance expectations as the on–level band courses listed above, this course has an added emphasis on proficiency of repertoire, advanced technical skills, advanced theory and aural skills, critical performance evaluation, and the development of a personal portfolio demonstrating the development of advanced comprehensive individual musicianship.Students in Band IV Honors will be required to complete a culminating project based on student interest and musical knowledge. This is a full–year course. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances is required. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Prior band experience recommended

What's Next: Band II

This course provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.

Required Prerequisite(s): ARD Placement, Band I

What's Next: Band III

These courses are a continuation of Concert Band. These bands will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements.Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances will be required to fulfill all course objectives. This is a full–year course. Class placement is determined by audition. Additional supply fees may be associated with this course; however, Plano ISD will take steps to ensure that costs will not prevent access to programs.