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~Bobcat Band~
5321 Jacksboro Pike CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL BAND Knoxville, TN 37918
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Web Site Links:
The CHS Band website is maintained by the Bobcat Band Boosters.
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Jazz Coffee House (April 15th) @ 7:00PM NEEDED: Desserts and help with set-up for the Jazz Coffee House. More information about this later
Concert Band will travel to Festival at
Farragut HS on Thursday, March 13. They are scheduled to perform at 3:45.
Parents are welcome to attend. CHS Commencement Ceremony on FRIDAY, May 16. Details will be forthcoming.
The 2007 CHS Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble received outstanding honors for their performances last year. At the end of the 2006-2007 school year, Mr. Jackson submitted recordings of the bands to be critiqued and to be considered for the National Wind Band Honors organization.
Out of the 81 entries from 17 states, Central Symphonic was awarded National Honor Band in Class 4A and the Wind Ensemble was recognized in the New Music Division as a National Honor Band. The wind ensemble was also given Commended Status for their work.
Central High School was the ONLY school to have 2 groups recognized in this prestigious event. 2007 graduates Victoria Madison, horn, and Jacob See, tuba, were recognized for outstanding solos. The Symphonic Band trombone section was also recognized for their outstanding work on the Chance, Sym. No. 2.
CONCERT BAND - a credited class that helps students hone their musical skills; rehearses during the school day and after school as scheduled by the director.
To View the CHS BAND MEMBERS WHO PLACED IN ALL-STATE and SENIOR CLINIC....
SYMPHONIC BAND - a credited class for the top musicians in the band program; rehearses during the school day and after school as scheduled by the director.
Performance at the Tennessee Theatre - May 2006
WIND ENSEMBLE - a small group of the top musicians formed from the Symphonic Band and features one instrument per part. Pas Redouble (Spring '04) Down A Country Lane (Spring '04)
JAZZ BAND - rehearses after school one day a week learning jazz charts that they perform on concerts. WINTER GUARD - an indoor color guard that rehearses after school two days a week and competes on Saturdays. INDOOR DRUMLINE - rehearses two days a week and competes on Saturdays.
CHAMBER GROUPS - small ensembles that rehearse after school and perform at concerts and special events. 2008 SOLOS AND ENSEMBLES FESTIVAL
Private Lesson Program - if a student is interested, discounted private lessons may be offered and is possible due to the financial assistance of the Bobcat Band Boosters. Please contact the band office for more information (689-1423). All lessons are taught at Central High School.
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