Orange Panther BandsA Commitment to Excellence

Andy Carter, Director of Bands

Ensembles/Classes Offered

Wind Ensemble Symphonic Band Jazz I Jazz II Jazz Combo AP Music Theory Panther Regiment (Marching Band) Winterline (Drumline and Flag Team)

Honors and Awards

Both Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band have earned Superior Ratings at District Festival (MPA) in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Both Jazz Ensembles have earned Superior Ratings at District Festival (MPA) in 2007, 2008, 2009

Marching Band has won their class at least once in each of the following seasons: 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009.

Honors and Awards

Marching Band has won a Grand Championship(s) in 2007 and 2008.

Marching Band was selected to represent North Carolina in the 2009 National Memorial Day Parade.

Wind Ensemble was selected as the only high school concert ensemble to perform at the 2009 North Carolina Music Educator’s Association In-Service Conference.

Honors and Awards

Students have been selected to participate in All-District in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Students have been selected to participate in All-State in 2006, 2007, and 2009.

Students have been selected to participate in All-Region Jazz in 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

Students have been selected to participate in All-State Jazz in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble is an audition only, advanced instrumental ensemble. This group routinely performs level V and VI literature from the North Carolina Bandmaster’s MPA list. This group uses the concept of one to a part in most sections. There is an expectation of high quality work coupled with strong commitment to the advancement of the ensemble. Students in this ensemble will find the transition to college playing very smooth. This ensemble meets for the full school year and students receive 2 credits.

Symphonic Band

This instrumental ensemble is open to anyone who plays an approved instrument. Although not auditioned, this group achieves high quality work through strong work ethic and motivation. Students in this ensemble will generally perform music at a level IV and V from the North Carolina Bandmaster’s list. This ensemble meets for the full school year and students receive 2 credits.

Jazz Ensembles I and II

Both Jazz Ensembles or Big Bands meet during the instructional school day. Students who are in Wind Ensemble form Jazz I while students in Symphonic Band form Jazz II. These ensembles meet approximately once a week during class. During such time non-jazz musicians focus on chamber ensembles such as French Horn choir, Flute Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble to name a few.

Jazz Studies

This group meets before school during the fall and generally after school during the winter and spring. A calendar is provided at the beginning of the school year. Students receive an academic credit for this zero period class. Students will study the art of improvisation, the history/journey of jazz, and perform in a small combo for several area functions throughout the year.

Panther Regiment

The Panther Regiment (marching band) meets after school during the fall. There are summer commitments as well. Generally, there are 2-3 rehearsals per week. The Regiment performs at all home football games, select away games, local holiday parades and 3-5 competitions per season. There is a huge time commitment with this ensemble, however a calendar is provided in the spring of each school year. Students may opt to take this course for academic credit or for transcript credit only. There is a fee involved with this course. While this ensemble is not required, it is highly recommended to all students in the band program.

Oh the places you will go…

Washington DC May 2009Panther Regiment Traveling to perform in the National Memorial Day Parade

Oh the places you will go…

Panther Regiment performing in the 2009 National Memorial Day Parade

Oh the places you will go…

Panther Regiment at the WCU Tournament of Champions Invitational

Oh The places you will go…

Orange High School Jazz Ensemble at the UNC Jazz Festival on Campus of UNC – Chapel Hill

Oh the places you will go…

OHS Wind Ensemble as they prepare to perform at the NC Music Educator’s In-Service Conference

Panther Regiment

GO PANTHERS!!!

Orange Panther Regiment performsAt all home football games

Panther Regiment

The Panther Regiment travels across the region to perform at competitions each fall.

Student Leadership

Each year students interview or audition for numerous leadership roles in the Panther Regiment. Unlike many area groups, the OHS Panther Regiment thrives because of it’s extensive student leadership program.

Wind Ensemble

You can audition to be part of one of the most accomplished concert groups in the region.

Perform at a college level, before you get there.

Make Connections

Whether it’s in the band room, on the road, or just hanging out, you will make connections that will last a lifetime. You will instantly have over 100 other students who share common interests. The transition to high school is nearly seamless after the friends you make during summer marching camps.

Work Ethic

Students will learn the value of hard work and dedication. A commitment to excellence is more than a saying, it is truly how we function everyday.

Students are encouraged to take the work habits learned through band and apply them to their other classes as well as other aspects of their lives.

Want More Information

Go to ohspantherband.com Email Mr. Carter

andy.carter@orange.k12.nc.us Call the OHS Band office

919-732-6133 ext 20801

Orange Panther Bands

A Commitment to Excellence