About the Concert Bands…
Updated August 2022
Concert Bands are the central focus of the band program at Union High School. They meet during the school day and perform at concerts and festivals around the region. Numerous additional playing activities are available for all students in any of our 3 concert bands!
Fees are as follows:
UNIFORM: $100 (new students) $50 (returning students)
FUNDRAISING CONTRIBUTION: $100
See Fundraising page for more information.
It is required for all students to purchase their ASB sticker to participate in after school activities.
Wind Ensemble
Period 2
This ensemble is for advanced wind musicians and percussionists at Union. Membership in this ensemble is attained by audition at the end of the preceding year. This advanced band class focuses on the development of musicianship through the study and performance of advanced and college-level wind literature. All students enrolled in Wind Ensemble perform with the pep band at all home football games, and participate in instrument choirs and other Solo and Ensemble opportunities. Standard Concert Dress is required for all students in this band.
Symphonic Band
Period 3
This ensemble is for developing wind musicians at Union, grades 10-12. This class focuses on the development of musicianship through the study and performance of intermediate level wind literature. All students enrolled in Symphonic Band perform with the pep band at all home football games, and participate in instrument choirs. Standard Concert Dress is required for all students in this band.
Concert Band
Period 4
This ensemble is for all 9th grade wind musicians at Union. This class focuses on the development of musicianship through the study and performance of intermediate wind literature. All students enrolled in Concert Band perform with the pep band at all home football games. Standard Concert Dress is required for all students in this band.