2018-2019 Courses
Marching Band
The Mead Mavericks Marching Band consists of students from the Symphonic Band and Concert Band in the Fall Semester. In addition to rehearsals during Concert and Symphonic Band, students participate in Thursday evening rehearsals through the summer, a two-week camp leading up to the start of the school year, and Tuesday/Thursday rehearsals from 2:30 - 3:15 PM. The Marching Band performs at home football games, the SVVSD Band Night, and other regional opportunities as they fit the performance schedule.
Concert Band
The Mead High School Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble. Students in Concert band participate in Marching Band in the Fall Semester and Concert Band in the Spring. It is highly encouraged that Concert Band students take private lessons, keep a regular practice schedule at home, and upgrade to rent or own an instrument rated higher than the student or entry level.
Symphonic Band
The Mead High School Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble. Students in Symphonic Band participate in Marching Band in the Fall Semester and Symphonic Band in the Spring. Students are encouraged to take private lessons, keep a regular practice schedule at home, and rent or own an intermediate to professional level instrument.
Advanced Jazz Band
The Mead High School Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble. Jazz Band operates in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Students are highly encouraged to take private lessons, and extend home practice (when on a secondary instrument). Rehearsals outside the school day may be scheduled when collaborating with the Jazz Choir or other ensemble, and leading up to festivals and community performances.
Marching Band
The Mead Mavericks Marching Band consists of students from the Symphonic Band and Concert Band in the Fall Semester. In addition to rehearsals during Concert and Symphonic Band, students participate in Thursday evening rehearsals through the summer, a two-week camp leading up to the start of the school year, and Tuesday/Thursday rehearsals from 2:30 - 3:15 PM. The Marching Band performs at home football games, the SVVSD Band Night, and other regional opportunities as they fit the performance schedule.
Concert Band
The Mead High School Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble. Students in Concert band participate in Marching Band in the Fall Semester and Concert Band in the Spring. It is highly encouraged that Concert Band students take private lessons, keep a regular practice schedule at home, and upgrade to rent or own an instrument rated higher than the student or entry level.
Symphonic Band
The Mead High School Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble. Students in Symphonic Band participate in Marching Band in the Fall Semester and Symphonic Band in the Spring. Students are encouraged to take private lessons, keep a regular practice schedule at home, and rent or own an intermediate to professional level instrument.
Advanced Jazz Band
The Mead High School Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble. Jazz Band operates in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Students are highly encouraged to take private lessons, and extend home practice (when on a secondary instrument). Rehearsals outside the school day may be scheduled when collaborating with the Jazz Choir or other ensemble, and leading up to festivals and community performances.
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Marching Band
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. |
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Fall Concert Band
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. |
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Jazz Band
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. |
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Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble is an advanced percussion methods ensemble, focused on developing a proficiency on battery, keyboard, and auxiliary percussion instruments on both ensemble and solo literature. Beyond performances in the scheduled concert series, Percussion Ensemble will seek community performances and will compete in the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association during the Spring Semester. Participation in Percussion Ensemble 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, after-school rehearsals, and evening and weekend performances. |
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Unified Percussion Ensemble
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 from Colorado State University. During his time at Colorado State University, 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). |
