These full year courses consist of marching, concert, sight-reading, solo, small ensemble, and individual instrumental technique. Many appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, pep rallies, football games, marching and concert contests and evaluations. All students are auditioned for classes according to ability levels. Each fall semester that the student participates in Marching Band may substitute for one semester of PE. Should a student drop Marching Band, they will resume PE to complete graduation requirements. Students in Band are required to attend rehearsals and performance events outside school hours.