UMATILLA HIGH SCHOOL
MARCHING BULLDOG BAND

The marching band is composed of members from the Symphonic Band I, Symphonic Band II, Symphonic Band III, Symphonic Band IV, Instrumental Techniques, and the Color Guard Team.  The marching band is a musical unit organized to provide education and entertainment for football games, pep rallies, band festivals, parades and concerts.  This group is an important part of the instrumental music education program at Umatilla High School.  

 

Membership requires TOTAL DEDICATION, MAXIMUM EFFORT and COMPLETE INVOLVEMENT in all aspects of marching, playing and performance.  During the marching season, the marching band rehearses on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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BAND I-IV / INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUES

The Symphonic Band I-IV is open to students with previous instruction in wind and percussion instruments.  It consists of modern wind band instrumentation and provides instruction in common-practice period and twentieth century wind literature and transcriptions.  The Symphonic Band I-IV is a class that meets (for credit) throughout the entire year and performs several concerts and festivals each year.  Private study is encouraged.  After football season, one afternoon rehearsal per week is required.

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JAZZ BAND I-IV

The Jazz Band is open to all members of the band program, by audition. Instruction in jazz idioms and literature of the twentieth century are studied. The Jazz Band is a class that meets during the second semester and performs several concerts and festivals each year. After school, rehearsal is required once a week. 

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COLOR GUARD TEAM

The Guard is open to membership by audition with flags and rifles. It is a class that meets (for credit) every other day. The Guard is an integral part of the Marching Band and performs with us throughout the year. After the fall season
ends, the Guard developed indoor routines to exhibit at festivals around the state. After football season, one after school rehearsal is required each week.

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KEYBOARDING I
Students in Keyboard 1 will be participating in a music performance based instrumental course. This course is for any student that needs to fulfill their performing arts credit for graduation requirements. This course will provide students with a basic understanding of piano performance, including how to read notation on the grand staff, and perform with proper keyboarding technique. Students will need to pass-off pieces on a weekly basis. Assignments and unit tests will be completed throughout the school year.  Participants focus on the creation, use, and performance of music; and the modes of listening, distributing, and gaining access to music. Public performances may serve as a resource for specific instructional goals. Students may be expected to attend one or more performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

 

​CLASS SUPPLY LIST

• 1 1-inch Black 3 ringer binder (music binder)

• 1 box of Pencils

• 1 package of clear sheet protectors

• 1 ream of paper (optional)

• 1 box of dry eraser markers (optional)

• Class Donation Fee (paperwork will be given at a later date)

 

This link below will guide you to a musical instrument accessories guide PDF:

• Umatilla HS Band Instrument Accessory Guide