These full year courses consist of marching, concert playing, sight-reading, solo work, small ensemble playing and individual instrumental technique. Public performance is stressed and many appearances are made throughout the year including concerts, pep rallies, football games, marching and concert contests. All students are auditioned for classes according to achievement levels, i.e. Symphonic or Honors Band, Concert Band, Cadet Band. Each fall semester that the student participated in Marching Band may substitute for one semester of PE. However, should a student drop from the Marching Band activity, they will resume PE to complete graduation requirements. Students in Band are required to attend rehearsals and performance events outside school hours.