Concert Bands

There are 3 Concert Bands at Centennial HS.  Placement in each band is by auditions in the Spring Semester.


Congrats to the 2016 Centennial 1st & 2nd Bands on receiving Straight Ones from all the judges at UIL Concert & Sight Reading.  1st time in school history!  Fantastic performances!!!

1^st Band –“Wind Ensemble”

1.     The Wind Ensemble is the top ensemble at Centennial High School and plays College Level Literature.  The members of this ensemble have the highest musical expectations & play extremely demanding music.  The tone quality & technical ability of a 1^st band member is at the highest level for High School students & in many cases on a college level.

2.     Practice requirements – members will need to practice 4-5 hours per week outside of rehearsal time.  This will be necessary to maintain a high level of achievement expected of all 1^st band members.

3.     Rehearsals – there will be rehearsals before school after marching season that members are required to come to.  These will be a grade.

4.     All-Region - Members are required to audition for the All-Region Band.  All members are required to learn & perform the All-Region music at a high level for mock auditions held during class time.  There will be grades taken on the All-Region music. 

5.     Solo & Ensemble – members are required to perform a Class 1 solo and/or Class 1 Ensemble for UIL Solo & Ensemble Competition & the S/E Recital Concert.

6.     Smart Music - 1^st Band members are expected to complete all Smart Music Assignments on time. Members are expected to pass off their UIL and Marching Band music with a 95 or higher.

7.     Any members not upholding the highest standard of excellence may be moved down a band at the semester.

2^nd Band – “Wind Symphony”

1.     The Wind Symphony is the 2^nd highest ensemble at Centennial High School and plays Advanced Level Literature.  The members of this ensemble have high expectations and are being prepared for auditioning for the 1^st band.  The tone quality & technical ability of a 2^nd band member is very high and is continuing to improve to a 1^st band level.

2.     Practice Requirements – members will need to practice a minimum 3-4 hours outside of rehearsal time. 

3.     Rehearsals – there will be rehearsals before school after marching season that members are required to come to.  These will be a grade.

4.     All-Region – Members are required to learn the All-Region music.  Members performing their music at a high level will be encouraged to audition for the All-Region Band. 

5.     Solo & Ensemble – members are encouraged to perform a Class 1 or 2 solo and/or Class 1 or 2 Ensemble for UIL Solo & Ensemble and/or the S/E Recital Concert.

6.     Smart Music - 2^nd Band members are expected to complete all Smart Music assignments on time. Members are expected to pass off their UIL and Marching Band music with a 95 or higher.

7.     Any members not upholding these standards may be moved down a band at the semester.

3^rd Band – “Symphonic Band”

1.     The Symphonic Band is the 3^rd Band at Centennial High School & plays Intermediate Level Literature.  The Symphonic Band members are learning technical skills & good tone quality to prepare them to audition for the 2^nd Band.  The 3^rd band is typically where MOST Freshman start.

2.     Practice Requirements – members will need to practice a minimum of 2-3 hours outside of rehearsal time.

3.     Rehearsals – there will be some required rehearsals before or after school before concerts & UIL concert & sight reading contest.

4.     Solo & Ensemble – members are encouraged to perform a Class 2 (Class 3 for 9^th grade only) for UIL Solo & Ensemble and/or the S/E Recital Concert.

5.     Smart Music - 3^rd Band Members are expected to complete all Smart Music Assignments on time.  Members are expected to pass off their UIL Concert Band and Marching Band music with a 95 or higher.