Grassfield High School Bands
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Ensembles

Curricular Ensembles

Curricular ensembles are open to all students that attend Grassfield High School who meet the following criteria:​
  • Student has successfully completed the previous year of band (i.e. incoming 9th graders have completed Band 8)
OR
  • Student auditions for the Directors & receives recommendation for placement in a band class.

Curricular ensembles meet during the school day & are graded courses with assignments similar to all courses (written assignments, homework, tests, etc.).  After school rehearsals & performances are CPS requirements for all curricular ensembles.

At Grassfield High School, we offer the following curricular ensembles in the band program:
  • 9th Grade Band:  All 9th grade band students will be placed into the 9th Grade Band (separated into brass/woodwind/percussion classes)
  • Symphonic Band:  Open to all 10th-12th grade students.
  • Wind Ensemble:  Open to all 10th-12th grade students by audition & director recommendation.
  • Percussion Ensemble: Open to all 10th-12th percussion students.  Students will perform as a percussion ensemble & will be assigned to perform with the Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble.

A Message From Chesapeake Public Schools About Performance Based Classes

Cocurricular Ensembles

Cocurricular ensembles are extensions of classroom learning in the band classes & are available to all students that participate in a curricular music course.

At Grassfield High School, we offer the following cocurricular ensembles:
  • Marching Grizzlies
  • Jazz Bands
  • Jazz Combo
  • Winter Percussion Ensemble
  • Winter Guard
  • Brass Quintet
  • Clarinet Choir

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  • Home
  • About
    • Program History
    • Our Program
    • Our Directors
    • Our Staff
  • Calendar
    • Grizzly Classic
  • Ensembles
    • 9th Grade Band
    • Percussion
    • Symphonic
    • Wind
    • The Marching Grizzlies
    • Color Guard & Winter Guard
    • Indoor Percussion
  • GFBPA
    • Purchase Program Gear
    • Fundraising/ Support >
      • Current FUNdraisers
      • Ongoing FUNdraisers
      • Raise Right Rebate Program
    • Sponsors
  • Contact Us
    • New Students/Parents FAQ
    • Resources >
      • Handbooks
      • Newsletters