Hayfield Secondary Bands
Hayfield Secondary High School Bands
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!
Hayfield Secondary Middle School Bands
Beginning Band (Course Number 923210) is open to any student wishing to learn a woodwind or brass instrument in band. Previous experience is not required.
Percussion Ensemble (Course Number 925010) All percussionists should sign up for this class instead of “Band”. No audition required.
Woodwind Ensemble (Course Number 925013) is for intermediate level woodwind students (most rising seventh grade students). Students will perform VBODA (Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association) Grade II and III repertoire. No audition required. This class is for woodwinds only! (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Saxophones, Bassoon, Oboe)
Brass Ensemble (Course Number 925012) is for intermediate level woodwind students (most rising seventh grade students). Students will perform VBODA (Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association) Grade II and III repertoire. No audition required. This class is for Brass only! (Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba)
Advanced Band (Course Number 923410) is for exceptional third and fourth year band students. Entrance is by audition, or teacher recommendation. VBODA Grade II-IV music is played. Higher level musicianship is expected from all students. An audition is required for this group and will be set up by Mr. Clifford.
Frequently Asked Questions
"Am I good enough to play in the bands at Hayfield?"
All students are good enough to play in the Hayfield Band Program! Even if you just began this year, you are ready to play in the Intermediate Band. Some students might even be good enough to be in the Advanced Band. We also offer a beginning band class for any students who have not played in band before, or who would like to begin a new instrument. With different levels of bands, we truly have a band class for every student!
"How often will I have band at Hayfield?"
We rehearse every other day, as a part of your schedule. Since band is a regular class, you will have it as much as any other class.
"Do I have to audition in order to take band?"
Auditions are recommended for exceptional students as recommended by their elementary band directors. Auditions are not required to participate in Beginning Band, Woodwind Ensemble, Brass Ensemble or Percussion Ensemble.
"How often do we play concerts?"
All of the band classes play on the Winter Concert (December), Pre-Assessment Concert (February), and Spring Concert (May/June). In addition, the Intermediate and Advanced bands take a one-day trip each year to perform at the VBODA District Band Assessment. All band students also have the opportunity to also perform in a contest at either Hershey Park or Busch Gardens.
"How do I sign up for band at Hayfield?"
All you have to do is request band (even if you aren’t sure what class to sign up for!) on your Hayfield course selection sheet. Place it as either your 1st or 2nd choice.
"Do I have room in my schedule for band?"
Short answer, YES! Rising 7th grade students have a few elective spots in their schedule that band can fill. As a student gets older they will have more elective spots which can be used for other classes.