2021-2022 Band Ensemble Flowchart
|
Begin by registering for one (or two) Fall Semester Primary Ensembles - Marching Band and/or Fall Concert Band.
Next, register for one (or two) Spring Semester Primary Ensembles - Spring Concert Band and/or Symphonic Band. Symphonic Band requires an audition. In addition, you can register for Additional Ensembles (year long ensembles) such as Intermediate Jazz Band, Unified Percussion (as a mentor student), or Advanced Jazz Band. Advanced Jazz requires an audition. AP Music Theory is a year-long elective for the advanced music student. The course focuses on music notation, part writing, harmonic analysis, ear training, and more. This course prepares students for the Music Theory Advanced Placement Exam. We also have semester-long music electives: - Drum Set - Music Technology - History of Rock & Roll - Guitar Details on the courses below: |
|
2021-2022 Courses
|
Mead Mavericks Marching Band
MU108 - Fall Semester - The Marching Band is the center and heart of our program! Our performance schedule includes home football games, Longmont and Mead parades, two marching band festivals, and more. - Students in this ensemble are able to waive part of their PE requirements. - Marching Band Trips! The Mead Mavericks Marching Band has traveled to perform at Disneyland and New Orleans. Typically, the group travels in state annually and out of state every other year. - No audition required to enroll. Percussionists will audition for instrument placement. |
|
Fall Concert Band
MU101 - Fall Semester - Designed for students new to band or a new instrument, or those seeking an alternative to Marching Band. - Many of the students in Fall Concert Band are also enrolled in Marching Band. - Performs twice in the Fall Semester. - No audition required. |
|
|
Spring Concert Band
MU101 - Spring Semester - Open to all students from the Fall Concert Band and Marching Band. - Performs twice in the Spring Semester. - No audition required. |
|
Symphonic Band
MU113 - Spring Semester - Advanced ensemble for the most dedicated musicians. - Performs two concerts in the Spring Semester. - Performs at the Colorado Bandmasters Association Concert Band Festival. - Audition required. Contact Mr. Lemons for details. |
|
|
Jazz 1
MU107 - Year Long - Our advanced jazz ensemble. - Traditional jazz band instrumentation only. - Four concerts throughout the year plus community performances. - Performs at the UNC Jazz Festival or Skyline Jazz Festival annually. - Audition required. |
|
Jazz 2
MU106 - Year Long - Our intermediate jazz ensemble. - Students on any band instrument are welcome to enroll. - Four concerts throughout the year. - No audition required. |
|
|
Unified Percussion Ensemble
MU112 - Year Long - A collaborative ensemble for students with intellectual disabilities and mentor students with previous music experience. - This is a performance-based ensemble centered around marching percussion instruments. - No audition required. |
|
Drum Set
MU109 - Fall or Spring Semester - Non-performance based music elective. - Focused on fundamentals to play the drum set, learning about drum history, and researching drummers throughout time. |
|
|
Color Guard
MU103 - Club/Fall Semester - We do not currently have a color guard or visual ensemble at Mead HS, but understand that there is a demand and need for a visual unit that performs with the Marching Band. - With student interest, we will run this as a club until we are able to get it set as a class during the fall semester. |
2020-2021 Courses
Marching Band (MU108) Lemons & Koehler
The Mead High School Mavericks Marching Band seeks to entertain through Precision, Intensity, and Pride! We feature this ensemble on the field, in parades, and in the spotlight of the community. Participation in the MHS Marching Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances, and will involve time outside of the regular school day, including, but not limited to, band camp prior to the beginning of the school year, after-school rehearsals, evening and weekend performances, and performances during school events. Students enrolled in Marching Band are eligible to participate in band trips. Students should choose only one: Marching Band or Fall Concert Band during the Fall Semester.
The Mead High School Mavericks Marching Band seeks to entertain through Precision, Intensity, and Pride! We feature this ensemble on the field, in parades, and in the spotlight of the community. Participation in the MHS Marching Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances, and will involve time outside of the regular school day, including, but not limited to, band camp prior to the beginning of the school year, after-school rehearsals, evening and weekend performances, and performances during school events. Students enrolled in Marching Band are eligible to participate in band trips. Students should choose only one: Marching Band or Fall Concert Band during the Fall Semester.
Fall Concert Band (MU101) Koehler
Fall Concert Band is designed for students seeking a fall band ensemble without the time commitment and expectations of Marching Band. Students in the ensemble will focus on tone, technical skills, music terminology, and musical literacy, to develop a musical proficiency required for participation in Spring Semester ensembles. Participation in Fall Concert Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Students enrolled in Concert Band Fall are not eligible to participate in band trips. Students should choose only one: Marching Band or Fall Concert Band during the Fall Semester.
Fall Concert Band is designed for students seeking a fall band ensemble without the time commitment and expectations of Marching Band. Students in the ensemble will focus on tone, technical skills, music terminology, and musical literacy, to develop a musical proficiency required for participation in Spring Semester ensembles. Participation in Fall Concert Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Students enrolled in Concert Band Fall are not eligible to participate in band trips. Students should choose only one: Marching Band or Fall Concert Band during the Fall Semester.
Jazz 1 Advanced Jazz Band (MU107) Lemons
Advanced Jazz Band is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin, and other popular music styles. Placement into Advanced Jazz Band is through an audition with the Band Director, and students must be a member of Marching Band, Concert Band Fall, Concert Band, or Symphonic Band, or show proficiency on piano, guitar, or bass. Participation in Advanced Jazz Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
Advanced Jazz Band is available to students wishing to increase their knowledge and abilities in music of jazz, rock, Latin, and other popular music styles. Placement into Advanced Jazz Band is through an audition with the Band Director, and students must be a member of Marching Band, Concert Band Fall, Concert Band, or Symphonic Band, or show proficiency on piano, guitar, or bass. Participation in Advanced Jazz Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
Jazz 2 Intermediate Jazz Band (MU106) Koehler
More information coming soon!
More information coming soon!
Unified Percussion Ensemble (MU112) Lemons
The Unified Percussion Ensemble connects students with and without intellectual disabilities.
The ensemble is comprised of student mentors with previous experience in a music ensemble, and 11th and 12th grade students in the Exceptional Learning program. The ensemble members and student mentors will work collaboratively to develop the skills needed to perform memorized shows for events including, but not limited to, home football games, pep rallies, SVVSD Band Night, and other performances in the community. Participation in Unified Percussion Ensemble carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
The Unified Percussion Ensemble connects students with and without intellectual disabilities.
The ensemble is comprised of student mentors with previous experience in a music ensemble, and 11th and 12th grade students in the Exceptional Learning program. The ensemble members and student mentors will work collaboratively to develop the skills needed to perform memorized shows for events including, but not limited to, home football games, pep rallies, SVVSD Band Night, and other performances in the community. Participation in Unified Percussion Ensemble carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances.
Spring Concert Band (MU101) Koehler
Spring Concert Band is an intermediate level ensemble focused on developing tone, technical skills, music terminology, and musical literacy. Spring Concert Band will perform appropriate level literature and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in Spring Concert Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Spring Concert Band does not require an audition for participation, but students must enroll in Fall Concert Band or Marching Band to enroll in Spring Concert Band.
Spring Concert Band is an intermediate level ensemble focused on developing tone, technical skills, music terminology, and musical literacy. Spring Concert Band will perform appropriate level literature and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in Spring Concert Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Spring Concert Band does not require an audition for participation, but students must enroll in Fall Concert Band or Marching Band to enroll in Spring Concert Band.
Symphonic Band (MU113) Lemons
Symphonic Band is an audition-based advanced level ensemble. Symphonic Band will perform appropriate level literature and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in Symphonic Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Symphonic Band requires an audition for participation, and students must enroll in Fall Concert Band or Marching Band to enroll in Symphonic Band.
Symphonic Band is an audition-based advanced level ensemble. Symphonic Band will perform appropriate level literature and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in Symphonic Band carries with it the responsibility of attendance at all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Symphonic Band requires an audition for participation, and students must enroll in Fall Concert Band or Marching Band to enroll in Symphonic Band.
Color Guard (MU103)
The Color Guard is the most visual component of a marching band. This group will utilize choreography and visual techniques to implement flags, rifles, (and more!) as part of the marching band show. This group will perform with the marching band at all home football games, community parades, and marching band festivals Members of this group will rehearse separate from the Marching Band class, but will attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day with the Marching Band. Welcome to the high energy visual ensemble taking our Marching Band to the next level.
The Color Guard is the most visual component of a marching band. This group will utilize choreography and visual techniques to implement flags, rifles, (and more!) as part of the marching band show. This group will perform with the marching band at all home football games, community parades, and marching band festivals Members of this group will rehearse separate from the Marching Band class, but will attend rehearsals and performances outside of the school day with the Marching Band. Welcome to the high energy visual ensemble taking our Marching Band to the next level.
Drum Set (MU109) Lemons
This course teaches the drum set fundamentals and prepares you to play your favorite beats ranging from rock, country, funk, rap, and more! This class challenges limb independence and coordination, while you also get more familiar with the history of drum set, and gain more knowledge about drums, cymbals, and what is takes to become a great drummer.
This course teaches the drum set fundamentals and prepares you to play your favorite beats ranging from rock, country, funk, rap, and more! This class challenges limb independence and coordination, while you also get more familiar with the history of drum set, and gain more knowledge about drums, cymbals, and what is takes to become a great drummer.
Chad Lemons, Director of Bands
|
Chad Lemons has been teaching in SVVSD since 2010 and is thrilled to serve the students and community at Mead High School!
Mr. Lemons holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education, and a Masters Degree in Music Education with emphasis in conducting from Colorado State University. During his time at CSU, Mr. Lemons instructed four performing ensembles, assisted instruction in multiple conducting courses, and co-created a curriculum for students studying education and performance. He has composed and arranged music for various ensembles around the state of Colorado. Mr. Lemons has adjudicated the top marching ensembles at a Wyoming High School Activities Association Festival in Casper, Wyoming, the Poudre School District Solo & Ensemble Festival in Fort Collins, CO, and the High Plains School Solo & Ensemble Festival in Loveland, CO. Chad Lemons is a member of the Colorado Music Educators Association, Colorado Bandmasters Association, National Association for Music Education, Pi Kappa Lambda, Phi Beta Mu, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Alumni). |
Abby Koehler, Assistant Director of Bands
|
Abby Koehler is new to the SVVSD this year. She is very excited to join the performing arts team and make music with the students at Mead High School!
Miss Koehler, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Penn State University. Following her graduation, she spent another year at Penn State completing the Professional Performance Certificate program in trombone performance. While at Penn State, Miss Koehler was involved in various ensembles including the marching Blue Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Philharmonic Orchestra, Oriana Singers, Centre Dimensions jazz band, trombone choir, and the graduate brass quintet. Miss Koehler completed her first year of teaching in an elementary band and general music position. When not teaching and playing trombone, Miss Koehler enjoys reading, running, and spending time outdoors. |
