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J. R. ARNOLD HIGH SCHOOL
BLUE THUNDER BAND
Mr. Jason Bennett
Band Director
9th & 10th Grade Intermediate Band - Class consists of 9th & 10th grade students, as well as upperclassmen who need remedial work. The class will pay particular focus on the core fundamentals of instrumental playing. During the Fall semester, class time will be based on Marching Band music. In the Winter/Spring semester, emphasis will be on Concert Band literature. Students will participate in football games, Marching Band Festivals, Florida Bandmaster Association events, parades, and Christmas and Spring concerts. Class is open to any student interested in learning to play an instrument. No audition is required. In order to participate in the Blue Thunder Marching Band, students must participate in the band camp scheduled each July. ** All freshmen are required to attend the Rookie camp prior to the regular Band camp. Click here for the Band Program Calendar.
11th & 12th Grade Advanced Band - Class consists of 11th & 12th grade students, as well as advanced 10th graders. The class will focus on Marching Band music in the Fall semester, and Concert Band literature in the Winter/Spring semester. Students will participate in football games, parades, Marching Band Festivals, Florida Bandmaster Association events, and Christmas and Spring concerts. Enrollment in the Advanced Band is based upon student audition. In order to participate in the Blue Thunder Marching Band, students must participate in the Band camp scheduled each July. Click here for the Band Program Calendar.
Percussion Class - Class consists of 9th - 12th grade students. The class will focus on Marching Band Drum Line music for Fall semester, ensemble work for the Christmas concert, Florida Bandmaster Association events, parades, Spring concert as well as performing with the Intermediate and Advanced bands. During the Winter/Spring semester, particular focus will be on the indoor percussion ensemble. Class is open to any student interested in learning to play percussion. No audition is required. In order to participate in the Blue Thunder Marching Drum Line, students must participate in the Drum line camp and Band camp scheduled each July. Click here for the Band Program Calendar.
Color Guard & Dance Line - Class consists of 9th - 12th grade students. The class will focus on flag skills, marching and dance maneuvering. For Fall semester, the Color Guard and Dance Line will participate with the Marching Band at football games, marching band festivals and parades. The Dance Line is only a half-year credit. For Winter/Spring semester, the Color Guard will perform in indoor winter guard competitions, exhibitions and public performances. In order to participate in the Lightning Color Guard and Dance Line, students must participate in scheduled clinics (TBA), and participate in the Color Guard and/or Dance Line camp and full Band camp scheduled each July. Click here for the Band Program Calendar.
