Advanced BAND- Concert Band
Prerequisite: Instrumental experience preferred
Grade: 9-12     Units: 5/semester
Two semesters of Concert Band fulfills the fine arts requirement for
graduation. A year of Concert Band fulfills the UC fine arts requirement.

The Concert Band is an instrumental performing ensemble. The Concert Band
emphasizes concert literature and instrumental technique. Music literature
covers styles from Baroque to Modern and ranges from grade 3 to grade 5
music. Both solo and ensemble playing are a requirement. The Concert Band
performs at concerts and festivals. Concurrent enrollment in Marching Band
is possible, but not required. Concert Band is a separate class from the
Marching Band.
Advanced BAND- Wind Ensemble
Prerequisite: Instructor approval/Audition
Grade: 9-12     Units: 5/semester
Two semesters of Wind Ensemble fulfills the fine arts requirement for
graduation.

Wind Ensemble is an instrumental performing ensemble. Chamber Winds
emphasizes concert literature and instrumental technique. Music literature
covers styles from Baroque to Modern and ranges from grade 4 to grade 6
literature. Both solo and ensemble playing are a requirement. Wind
Ensemble performs at concerts and festivals. Concurrent enrollment in
Marching Band is possible,but not required. Wind Ensemble is a separate
class from the Marching Band.
Audition is required for admission.
String Orchestra
Prerequisite: Instrumental experience preferred
Grade: 9-12  Units:5/semester
Two semesters of String Orchestra fulfills the fine arts requirement for
graduation. A year of String Orchestra fulfills the UC fine arts requirement.

The String Orchestra is an instrumental performing ensemble involving string
instruments. The String Orchestra emphasizes concert literature and
instrumental technique. Music literature covers styles from Baroque to
Modern. Both solo and ensemble playing are a requirement. The String
Orchestra performs at concerts and festivals. Concurrent enrollment in other
parts of the music program are possible, but not required.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Grade: 9-12  Units: 5/semester
Two semesters of jazz band fulfills the fine arts requirement for graduation.
UC Fine Arts Requirement Approved

This instrumental music course is designed for the more advanced
instrumental student. With a focus on the basics of jazz style and
improvisation, this class is a performing ensemble. There will be concert as
well as festival performances for this group. In addition, the ensemble is in
demand by the community for required, unless excused by the instructor.
Audition is required for admission.
EL CAMINO REAL HIGH SCHOOL
5440 Valley Circle Blvd
Woodland Hills California 91367
(818) 595-7500