INSTRUMENTAL MUSICWelcome to Ukiah High School's Instrumental Music program!
Here at Ukiah High School, we offer students many opportunities to learn about and perform music in a variety of ensembles. Currently, we offer three bands (Concert, Symphonic, and Wind Ensemble [beginning, intermediate, and advanced]), a beginning Guitar class, a Contemporary Music Ensemble (popular music/rock band) class, and a String Orchestra class. Throughout the year students will set personal and group goals, and perform both in and outside of UHS. I am so grateful to be a part of a community that values and supports music in education. I look forward to working with all UHS Instrumental students to achieve musical excellence, and in turn, sharing that excellence with the community Ms. Audrey McCombs Instrumental Music Director, Ukiah High School |
Ukiah High School Band
By participating in one of our three bands, students will have the opportunity to play one or more of the following instruments: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Trumpet, Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba or Percussion.
CONCERT BANDThis is the place for all beginning band students. In this band, students will learn to properly play their instrument, in addition to learning to read music and perform at school concerts.
There is no audition required to be in Concert Band. |
SYMPHONIC BAND
In this band, students are familiar with their instruments and the basic principles of being a musician. Here, students will continue their musical development and play more challenging music, in addition to performing at school concerts and local events. Please contact Ms. McCombs to schedule an audition. |
WIND ENSEMBLE
This is Ukiah High School's top ensemble! This audition-only band performs at school concerts, local events, and competes in state-wide music festivals. Student at this level are dedicated to musical excellence and becoming the best musicians they can! Please contact Ms. McCombs to schedule an audition. |
Ukiah High School's Instrumental Ensembles
ORCHESTRA
This is the second year of the String Orchestra at Ukiah High School. In this ensemble, students will learn the fundamentals of string instruments, in addition to learning how to play, maintain and tune the instruments. Students can choose between the violin, viola, cello and double bass. |
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE
The UHS Contemporary Music Ensemble is a unique course offering in the real of high school music programs. In this class, students form bands, where they choose, learn, and perform popular music as a group. These students learn and use instruments including piano, electric guitar, electric bass, drums and vocals. |
GUITAR
This group class serves as an introductory course about learning the guitar. Students will learn to play melodies and chords by ear and by reading the notation, in addition to playing in small guitar ensembles. |