Fishers
High School
Concert Bands
Fishers Bands showcases five curricular concert bands who consistently receive Gold and With Distinction ratings at ISSMA Organization Contest.
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About the Bands
Students in the Fishers High School curricular concert band program participate in solo & ensemble contests, chamber groups, and audition into many all-state ensembles and other honor bands. Our top band, Wind Ensemble, has become a consistent Indiana State Finalist.
There is a spot for everyone in the concert bands as students are placed by ability.
Band Classes
There are five curricular concert bands at Fishers High School. All of the concert bands perform four local concerts throughout the year, including the annual Performing Arts Festival and ISSMA Organization Contest in April. The two advanced bands may have additional performances.
Concert
Band
Beginning
Symphonic
Red
Intermediate
Symphonic
Silver
Intermediate
Wind
Symphony
Advanced
Wind
Ensemble
Advanced
The majority of incoming freshmen will be placed into either the Concert Band or Symphonic Band Red, mostly by recommendation of their junior high band director. Placement into Symphonic Silver, Wind Symphony, and Wind Ensemble is by audition only. Typically, auditions for the following year’s bands are held in late February or early March.
Membership in Wind Ensemble is highly selective, granted to only the highest scorers on the audition, and limited by instrumentation needs. Students in Wind Ensemble are expected to be enrolled in private lessons, participate in Solo & Ensemble Contest, and pursue their craft at a high level. Wind Ensemble competes in the ISSMA State Qualifications Contest and has recently become a regular Indiana State Finalist.
All band students are encouraged to take weekly private lessons on their primary instrument when possible. Working one-on-one with a trained instructor is the best way to improve. The individual coaching and hearing a great model, is invaluable. Students who take lessons typically find themselves climbing the ranks quickly. If you are interested in taking lessons, please contact a band director for a list of recommended private instructors.
Solo & Ensemble Contest is one of the most popular extracurricular performance opportunities. In late January and February, student musicians can perform at this contest as individuals or in small groups. They receive awards and written comments regarding their performance and earn medals for doing well in each event. Group I ensembles who are headed to State Contest usually perform at a local recital in February. Participation in Solo and Ensemble competitions is not required, but is highly recommended.
Fishers High School Band students have been regularly selected as members of the Indiana All-State Bands, All-State Orchestra, ISO Side-by-Side Program, New World Youth Orchestra, and other honor ensembles. Information about auditioning for these prestigious groups will be made available throughout the fall semester to the advanced band students.