The HCS Band Program seeks to develop student musicians who grow in personal discipline and skill, perform quality music with the ensemble, develop meaningful relationships, and use their musical abilities to bring glory to our Father in Heaven.
First Day of Rehearsal
September 4, 2026
Fridays, September - May
Del Cerro Baptist Church
9:00 am Beginning Band/String Ensemble
10:05 am Jazz Band
11:10 am Concert Band
Every school year there is a fall concert and a spring concert. Our bands may also play at HCS sports games, field trips, fundraisers, graduation ceremony, and other events.
Beginning Band is for is for beginning musicians 4th grade and up who are learning their instrument for the first time, or who need some additional practice on the music fundamentals.
Concert Band is open, by audition, to students 7th grade and up who have studied their instrument for at least two years.
Jazz Band is open, by audition, to Concert Band members in 8th grade and up. Students must be in Concert Band to participate in Jazz Band.
Band instruments include flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, and percussion (bell kit and snare drum). Students who play violin, viola, cello, or string bass may also audition for Concert Band.
String Ensemble is open to students 7th grade and up with at least one semester of private lessons. Younger students can request special permission to participate. String instruments include violin, viola, cello, and string bass.
Additional Information
Email music@hcssd.org
