CONCERT ATTIRE

The following dress code is in effect for all performances by the Bloomington North Concert Bands. Women – All black. Formal long dress, skirt, or dress pants with a blouse and/or suit jacket Dresses and skirts should reach below the knees; upper arms should be covered.  Black dress shoes, black tights if legs are showing below the knee.

Men – Tuxedo jacket and black dress pants (jackets may be rented for a small fee from the school after school starts), white tux shirt (some may be available from the school – ask), black bow tie (provided), black dress shoes, black socks.

INTERMEDIATE CONCERT BAND

This band consists of mostly Freshman and Sophmores, with some older students who might be working on a alternate instrument.

Students who have more than one year of playing experience may join this group. This band will perform at all BN concerts and some contests throughout second half of the school year.

REQUIREMENTS

Students will be placed in the appropriate band class for their level. Sometimes students are required to audition if they desire to be in a higher band. All students audition for placements within their band.

All students have the option to perform individually or within a small group at ISSMA Solo and Ensemble each year. Directors will provide all information and encourage students to work up these pieces for their individual achievement.​

WIND ENSEMBLE

The Wind Ensemble performs a wide range of standard band literature. It has a long history of success in ISSMA regional competitions. This band consists of Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors. This band performs at all BN concerts and competes in competitions including ISSMA State Quals.

PERFORMANCES

The concert bands perform in the BHSN Auditorium at the fall, winter and spring concerts. In addition to these community performances, they travel to competitions after the first of the year within the state of Indiana. The top two bands compete at the prestigious ISSMA State Quals with possible advancement to State Finals.

SYMPHONIC BAND

The Symphonic Band plays the most advanced music of all the concert bands. It has been an ISSMA state finalist all but two years since 1985, including numerous top-four finishes. Members of the group are routinely given Gold awards at district and state solo and ensemble contests and selected for all-state bands and orchestras.