BEGINNER BAND: Beginner Band is the first step in your musical journey as a member of the Vivian Field Viking Band. Students in the Beginner Band will be in instrument specific classes where they can learn to play their instrument in a small-group setting. No previous musical background is required. Students will learn how to play their instrument in a fun environment designed to teach all of the skills necessary to be successful in middle school and beyond.
CONCERT BAND: The Concert Band is the next step after Beginning Band. The Concert Band performs at the Fall Concert, Winter Concert, Pre-UIL, and Spring Concert. They also perform at school pep rallies, football games, outside competitions, and Solo and Ensemble.
SYMPHONIC BAND: The Symphonic Band is an intermediate/advanced ensemble designed to emphasize continued individual and ensemble development. Students are encouraged to participate in the All District and All Region audition learning process to help build those individual skills. The Symphonic Band performs at the Fall Concert, Winter Concert, Pre-UIL, UIL, and Spring Concert. They also perform at school pep rallies, football games, outside competitions, and Solo and Ensemble. Students in Symphonic Band are required to attend one before or after school sectional per week.
HONOR BAND: The Honor Band is the premiere ensemble at Vivian Field. This is an advanced class designed to emphasize continued individual and ensemble development. Students are expected to participate in the All District and All Region audition learning process to help build those individual skills. The Honor Band performs at the Fall Concert, Veteran's Day Concert, Winter Concert, Pre-UIL, UIL, and Spring Concert. They also perform at school pep rallies, football games, outside competitions, and Solo and Ensemble. Students in Honor Band are required to attend one before or after school sectional per week as well as additional outside of school rehearsals and clinics.
