Marching Band and Color Guard
2024 - 2025 Parent Contacts
Marching Band and Color Guard Coordinator - Jaime Batiz
Food Coordinator - Jing Mackenzie
Uniform Coordinator - Joyce Roe
Marching Band is open to all 9th -12th grade band musicians who play or are working on a primary or secondary instrument.
Marching Band and Color Guard Syllabus
Course Description:
Prerequisite: Open to all students with previous music experience on a woodwind, brass or percussion instrument or students developing a second instrument.
The focus of the class is to develop instrumental techniques, using a wide spectrum of marching band literature. The class will include elements of movement and performance skills. This group will represent the school at school, community, and regional events.
Course Objectives (Students will be able to):
Demonstrate technical skills on their instrument.
Identify, define, and perform expressive qualities on their instrument.
Perform appropriate technical skills and expressive qualities on their instrument based on style, genre, and context.
Develop, apply, and refine effective individual practice and group rehearsal strategies.
Develop and apply criteria for self and group assessment of performances.
Define criteria used to select appropriate music for the marching band.
Instrumental Music Program Mission Statement:
The San Ramon Valley High School Instrumental Music Program strives to provide a comprehensive and enriching experience for all students. We meet the individual needs of each student by maintaining a curriculum that is rigorous, standards-based, diverse, and equitable. Our marching band makes positive contributions to social-emotional health, honors individual identities as assets to the group, and maintains an inclusive environment and supportive community.
For the full Syllabus, please see the following link: Marching Band and Color Guard Syllabus