The Band Program
The band program at East Ridge High School
provides a well-rounded musical experience for its students with special emphasis placed in the area of Marching and Concert
Band performance. East Ridge marching & Concert bands consistently receive Superior rating at the district
level in the school's two-year history. The student Geography area include the following communities Clermont, Montverde,
Minneola, and Altoona. The band receives and appreciates tremendous support from the school administration and the East Ridge High School Band Boosters. Music is
an integral part of humanity and is therefore an essential part of student life at East
Ridge High School. It serves as a vehicle for enjoyment
and personal expression through which cultural heritage is passed on to each generation. Students in the Knights band
program will have opportunities to perform, create, investigate, and connect music of many cultures, styles, and historical
periods. Through music our students will obtain skills necessary to
develop and use their musical creativity and talent to to the fullest of their capabilities. This will enrich their
lives and the lives of others as they share their music. As they study music. At East
Ridge High School students will learn to think, solve problems
and communicate as they work toward a common goal. The knowledge of music empowers students to contribute to society
and to respect and appreciate cultural similarities and differences.
One Knight Is Not Enough! We need your support.
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ERHS Staff:
Jack Hart, Head Band Director
Jon North, Associate Director
Doris Jones, Color Guard Sponsor
Student Staff
Officers:
Felix Rosado, Drum Major
Becky Giallella, President
Stephanie Macdonald, Vice President
Jack Hernandez, Head Drum Captain
Kalisha Encarnacion, Color Guard Captain
Guiding Principles
The primary purpose of the band curriculum is to implement
a program of music education which contributes to the development of cultural and aesthetic values appropriate for all students.These
values are taught through music courses and interdisciplinary instruction designed to enrich other phases of the curriculum
in which music plays an intergral part.It is desirable that students have a consistent and continuing developmental experience
in music from year to year. The band program provides a variety of
musical experiences with emphasis on the study and performance of selected musical literature representative of a wide range
of periods, styles, nationalities, form, composers, and media.
Community,district,state music resources and activities
are brought to the attention of students and direct participation is encouraged. Performing groups including Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Color Guard Team, and Solo & Ensemble, render
service to the school and community; thus they are important cultural resources as well as learning activities. Students are
provided the encouragement and opportunity to develop musical talents to their full potential. Fundamentally, the band program
increases student understanding and appreciation of the art of music and its relevance to human life. Additionally, the goal
of our band curriculum is the discovery and development of the individuals aptitudes.
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