Instrumental Music I:  Marching Band (9-12)

• Prerequisites: A previous course in band, audition, or teacher recommendation / Teacher approval to add or drop course
• Course Sequence:  Marching Band & Concert Band

Lenoir City High School Marching Band is the most visible aspect of the band program, performing across the country each year. Stemming from a long history of success, the band is very active and competitive in maintaining their tradition of excellence. Performances include football games, pep rallies, parades, competitions, Veterans Day concert, Fine Arts Showcase, and a Christmas Concert. Auditions for Color Guard and Drumline are held each May. Audition information is on the website. Other opportunities stemming from participation in marching band include honor bands and clinics, jazz band, pep band, winter guard, indoor drumline, spring band trips, and other special events from time to time. Please refer to the band website for more information as well as a 4-year plan for band students. For the program to excel, all instrumentalists should also sign up for AIM II. 

Instrumental Music II:  Concert Band (9-12)

• Prerequisites: A previous course in band, audition, or teacher recommendation / Teacher approval to add or drop course
• Course Sequence:  Marching Band & Concert Band

Lenoir City High School Symphonic Band is the premiere instrumental ensemble. This ensemble also has a long history of excellence, and strives to continue that tradition through each performance. Performance possibilities include local concerts, Fine Arts Showcase, musical, Regional Festival, State Festival, and national performances. Other opportunities include band trips, honor bands and clinics, jazz bands, and other special events. Please refer to the band website for more information.  

Beginning Instrumental Music:  Beginning Band/ Percussion  (9-12)  

• Prerequisites: None

Beginning Band at LCHS is designed for students with little or no band experience. The course focuses on beginning techniques of music reading and percussion performance. The beginning musicians will learn to both prepare and perform concert repertoire. This class can act as a prerequisite for marching band for students with no band experience. 

Music History and Production (9-12)

• Prerequisites: None

Music History and Production is a comprehensive class designed primarily for non-musicians. This class will study multiple elements of music including the evolution of music, styles of music, compositional techniques, and the role music plays in society. The course will also cover basic songwriting and production techniques. The course is designed for non-musicians to expand their knowledge of music and to develop a deeper appreciation for music. Students who are musicians can take the class to deepen their knowledge of music.