The Concert Band is the only band group at Queen Anne's County High School that rehearses during the school day and whose members receive a grade and a fine arts credit. Currently, there are two classes, the Freshman Concert Band intended for mostly incoming ninth graders, and the Symphonic Band for students in grades ten through twelve. Both classes last for half of a period the entire year and both perform together. Their performances include the Winter and Spring Concerts, as well as District Band Festival and a similar event during the band trip each year.
In addition to the required performances, students are also given the opportunity to participate in individual or small group performances. Some of these events are District Solo and Ensemble, All-Shore Band, and possibly State levels for those who do especially well. These are open to all students, though it does not affect the grade of those enrolled in a concert band class.
Course Syllabi:
2023-2024 Concert Band Performance Schedule
November 11 Centreville Veterans Day
Ceremony Downtown Centreville
December 4 Winter Concert John F. Andrews Performing Arts Center
December 18 Winter Tour to M.S. Sudlersvile MS / Centreville MS
March 12 Sr. District Band Festival North Dorchester High School
May 1 Spring Concert John F. Andrews Performing Arts Center
Other Dates to Know
January 18 All-Shore Band Auditions Bennett Middle School
January 25 All-Shore Band Auditions (Snow Date) Bennett Middle School
February 27 - 28 Solo and Ensemble Festival North Centreville Middle School
April 4 All-Shore Band Rehearsals Wicomico High School
April 5 All-Shore Band Rehearsals/Concert Wicomico High School
April 24 - 27 Spring Trip Hershey, PA