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CONCERT BANDS In order to best meet the needs of the students, the Pulaski Concert Band program offers the students three different ensembles: |
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SYMPHONIC BAND |
This is our freshmen ensemble with the primary goal being to establish a uniform beginning and introduction to the expectations of the PHS Band program. Mr. Ryan Alban is the director. | November through May |
CONCERT BAND |
This ensemble is comprised primarily of sophomores, juniors and seniors who are not in Wind Ensemble and serves to basic purposes: 1. We recognize that not all students may wish to dedicate as much time that may be required to become a memeber of the Wind Ensemble but truly enjoy the many positive attributes band has to offer. 2. Students may use Concert Band as a stepping stone to the Wind Enesemble as they continue to develop their abilities. Mr. D.Thomas Busch is the director. |
November through May |
WIND ENSEMBLE |
Membership to this ensemble is by audition only, auditions are held in the Spring of each year; click HERE for audition info. It includes musicians who exhibit advanced musicianship. Incoming Freshmen may audition in the spring of their 8th grade year, though they must meet specific requirements to do so. Mr. D.Thomas Busch is the director. | November through May |
PEP BAND |
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PEP BAND |
The Red Raider Pep Band is comprised of the members of the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. Although the Pep Band is not a class that meets during the school day, this group is very active during the Winter months performing for boys and girls basketball games, wrestling matches and soccer games. |
Winter & Spring months |
JAZZ BANDS In order to best meet the needs of the students, the Pulaski Jazz Band program offers the students three different ensembles: |
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JAZZ III |
This ensemble is comprised primarily of freshmen and sophomores who are in the first year of high school jazz. Mr. Ryan Alban is the director. | November through May |
JAZZ II |
This ensemble is comprised primarily of sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who may not wish to dedicate as much time as is required to become a member of the Red Raider Jazz Band. Mr. Ryan Alban is the director. | November through May |
RED RAIDER JAZZ |
Membership to this ensemble is by audition only, audtions are held in the Spring of each year; click HERE for audition info. It includes primarily Juniors and Seniors who are willing to dedicate the time and effort necessary for this ensemble. Members are encouraged to enroll in Jazz Studies, which is a course that meets during the first semester of the year. Mr. Ryan Alban is the director. | August through May |
RED RAIDER MARCHING BAND |
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MARCHING BAND |
The Pulaski Red Raider Marching Band is comprised of members of the Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. Mr. D.Thomas Busch is the director. Although Marching Band is not a class that meets during the school day, this group is very active in the Fall and Spring of the year providing entertainment for: -Home football games -Memorial Day -Polka Days Parade |
September through November |
PHS COLOR GUARD |
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COLOR GUARD |
The Color Guard consists of PHS Band students. The primary goal of the Color Guard is to enhance the visual aspect of marching band performances. Carol Lueck is the PHS Color Guard Advisor. You must audition to become a member of the Color Guard. Auditions are held in the Spring of each year, click HERE for audition info. There will be rehearsals prior to the audition date: times and dates will posted on the website as they become available. | September through November |