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Sound of Thunder Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band is the second highest-level band class of the program and requires self-discipline and hard work from dedicated players. All musicians are expected to participate in the marching band season and will also need to stay after school for rehearsals during the MPA season.

This year’s Symphonic Band (2023-2024) earned an overall “Superior” at the district level after performing the pieces “El Zorro Rojo,” “English Suite,” and “Albion Sketches” on 3/14 and taking part in sight reading. The Symphonic Band will be advancing to perform at the State Level in late April!!!

This year’s Symphonic Band (2023-2024) performed “Sleigh Ride,” “Blues for Santa,” and “A Nightmare Before Christmas” at the 2023 Winter Concert! Pictured below is this year’s Symphonic Band!

This past year (2022-2023) the Symphonic Band earned a “Excellent” on stage and a “Superior” in sight reading at the district level on 3/9; they performed “March of the Clowns,” “Three Czech Folk Songs,” and “The Lords of Greenwich.” Pictured below was this past year’s Symphonic Band!!!

During the 2021-2022 school year, the Symphonic Band earned a “Excellent” on stage and a “Superior” in sight reading at the district level on 3/9; they performed “Military Escort,” “American Cameos,” and “Overture for Winds.” Pictured below was this past year’s Symphonic Band!!!