Concert Band (Band - 923315) The Concert Band is a non-auditioned ensemble open to all high school band students at Hayfield Secondary School. This course focuses on building concrete fundamental skills to elevate students into the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. This class performs in three concerts during the year and has very few after school commitments.
Symphonic Band (Advanced Band - 923415 and Band - 923316) The Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble open to all high school band students at Hayfield Secondary School. This course focuses on developing skills and musicianship to elevate students into the Wind Ensemble. This class performs in four concerts during the year, and has very few after school commitments. Auditions for the Wind Ensemble occur in late April-early May each year.
Wind Ensemble (Advanced Band - 923416 and Band - 923317) The Wind Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble open to all high school band students at Hayfield Secondary School. The Wind Ensemble is the top performing band ensemble in the school, and is responsible for Hayfield's status as a VBODA Virginia Honor Band or Blue Ribbon School. Auditions for the Wind Ensemble occur in late April-early May each year.
Percussion Ensemble (Percussion Ensemble 925015 and Advanced Band - 923417) The Percussion Ensemble course is open to all high school percussion students at Hayfield Secondary School. The Percussion Ensemble course provides the percussion sections for the Concert Band and Symphonic Band. Students can opt to audition for the Symphonic Band percussion section at the beginning of the school year. Students also participate in various percussion-only ensembles throughout the school year.
Marching Hawks The Marching Hawks are a co-curricular ensemble that focuses on developing skills in the marching arts and musicianship. This ensemble meets beginning in August, with competitive season lasting until late October to early November. The ensemble holds a heavy after-school schedule throughout the first two months of school. Auditions are required for the drumline and student leadership positions. All other spots are un-auditioned and open to all. Students must be enrolled in a music class at Hayfield Secondary in order to participate in marching, with the exception of the color guard. Color Guard students do not need to be enrolled in a music class. Hayfield Jazz Ensemble The Hayfield Jazz Ensemble is an extra-curricular ensemble that focuses on developing skills in jazz performance and improvisation. Students in this ensemble will be expected to perform on band concerts and in community events throughout the year. More information TBA!