The Los Osos Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is comprised of approximately 90 student musicians, performs a variety of wind band literature, and rehearses and performs during the spring semester of the school year (December – June).  This ensemble performs a variety of fine wind band literature suited to the group’s high level of ability and select instrumentation. 

PREREQUISITE:   

An audition is required for placement into the Symphonic Band.  Auditions take place in November.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULES:
                       
Monday:          6:45 – 7:35am
Wednesday:    6:45 – 7:35am & 3:00 – 4:00pm
Friday:             6:45 – 8:30am
                                   
AUDITION INFORMATION:

Audition information for the 2009 Symphonic Band will be available in November 2008.

SYMPHONIC BAND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
           
(Symphonic Band schedule of events will be posted soon).

SYMPHONIC BAND ATTIRE FOR PERFORMANCES:
                                   
LADIES: 

Solid black, below-the-knee dress with no “spaghetti straps,” panty hose, solid black dress pumps or heels, OR solid black slacks/black skirt (below-the-knee length) with black dress shoes, panty hose, and a solid black long-sleeve blouse.

GENTLEMEN: 

Solid black dress pants, black dress shoes, solid black socks, long-sleeve tuxedo or dress shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund, solid black sports coat or tuxedo coat.

GENERAL GUIDELINES: 

Please remember that a classy, uniform look is our main goal with the concert attire.
1)  No tennis shoes of any kind, no slip-on sandals or flip-flops.
2)  Hair should be combed neatly, as you would for a “formal” event.
3)  No large earrings or excessive jewelry.
4)  Ladies’ makeup should be minimal.