The Honors Band is comprised of musically and technically advanced students and is the flagship of the CMS band program. Membership in this organization is earned through the combination of the final exam, behavior, effort, proper balanced instrumentation of the ensemble and overall performance history. The Honors Band performs many concerts throughout the year and competes in UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest, festivals, pep rallies, and award ceremonies. The highest performance and participation expectations are placed on the members of the Honors band. Representing the CMS Honors band is a privilege and responsibility, members failing to adequately prepare may forfeit the right to audition or perform with the Honors band. Other consequences may include loss of chair placement or placement in a lower performing ensemble at the director’s discretion. Performance requirements include: Preparing All-District and Solo Contest.
Members must participate in the private lesson program (financial assistance is available). Sectionals will be held all year and are mandatory. Colt Time Rehearsals Honor Band students will be expected to participate in some after school full band rehearsals. Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is comprised of students with above-average musical and technical skills. Membership is determined by the final exam, daily behavior and effort, proper balanced instrumentation, and overall performance history. The Symphonic Band performs multiple concerts throughout the year and may compete in UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. Additional performances may include festivals or contests and pep rallies.Performance requirements include: Solo Contest. Members are encouraged to participate in All-District tryouts. Members are strongly encouraged to participate in the private lesson program (financial assistance is available). Sectionals will be held all year and are mandatory. Symphonic Band students will be expected to participate in some after school full band rehearsals.
Concert Band The Concert Band is comprised of students ready to graduate from beginner band. Membership is determined by the final exam, daily behavior and effort, proper balanced instrumentation, and overall performance history. The Concert Band performs multiple concerts throughout the year and might compete in UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. Additional performances may include festivals or contests and pep rallies. Performance requirements include: Solo Contest Members are encouraged to participate in All-District. Members are strongly encouraged to participate in the private lesson program (financial assistance is available). Beginner Band The Beginner Band is comprised of students who are in the first year of starting their instrument. They will perform multiple concerts throughout the year. Additional performances may include other festivals or contests.
Performance requirements include: Members are required to participate in the Beginner Solo contest in the Spring. Members are strongly encouraged to aggressively participate in the private lesson program (financial assistance is available). Beginning Band students will be expected to participate in some before school full band rehearsals.
