The Intermediate Band is the instrumental ensemble designed to help bridge the gap between middle school and high school band. This ensemble is for students who have had successful musical experiences in middle school to help transition them to the high school level of band. They MUST have previous experience as this is not a beginning level ensemble. This is the general path of a Ninth Grade student unless through audition, they are placed in the Concert or Symphonic Band. The student will have the opportunity to develop tone and ensemble concepts in preparation for more in-depth study either in the Concert Band or in the Symphonic Band. The ensemble performs public concerts and school functions. The Band has received Superior Ratings at the NCBA Music Performance Adjudication in Grade III and also elects to perform at another national festival. This is an ACADEMIC level course.