Parents

Who should I contact for more information?

Band Program/Marching Band & Jazz Band
Contact Mr. Shiuan

Orchestra Program
Contact Mr. Boitz

Percussion
Contact Mr. Shiuan

Color Guard
Contact Mr. Ford

Choir
Contact Mr. Ford

All other questions
Contact Mrs. Hasegawa

The success of our program largely depends on the dedicated parents who make everything happen! Not only is the SHS Music Program a great way for students to get involved in the SHS Community, but it is also an excellent opportunity for parents to become involved as well. We are always looking for volunteers to serve food, chaperone events, help with uniforms, drive our vehicles, and most importantly...to cheer on your amazing students!

How can I get involved?

The most important thing parents can do to fully support students is providing the ingredients for success in all academic endeavors. In music, some of these are: private lessons, good instruments, praise and encouragement, patient ears, and most importantly, attend all events and performances. The music program relies heavily on parent volunteers for many things. Becoming a member of the music boosters and volunteering when available is greatly appreciated. In general, music students are fun and inspirational group of young people, fun to be around. Our volunteer parents have a wonderful time volunteering with our students, and many become great friends!

Honors Credit for Band/Orchestra

Most Band/Orchestra students elect to position themselves in Level 2 during their 9th grade year, then add another elective 10th grade year and beyond, so sequentially they will be earning Honors credit by their Junior year.

9th Grade: Band/Orchestra II (highest level U.C. System will credit 1st year HS)
10th Grade: Band/Orchestra III
11th Grade: Band/Orchestra IV Honors
12th Grade: Band/Orchestra V Honors

It is important to note all Elective Courses are open to students throughout high school grade 9-12: Journalism, Rhetoric, Intro to Engineering or Applied Engineering (students can sign up for either engineering class during 10th grade and beyond, the two classes are non-sequential), Drama, etc.

A note about the engineering electives

These are independent of each other and open to any grade level:

Intro to Engineering: This is open to any grade level, there are mixed grades
Applied Engineering: 10th-12th graders can sign up for this without having taken Intro to Engineering, as they are not sequential.
Other Electives: All are open to 10th -12th graders

This information is important to music students, as it does impact the band/orchestra sequence and honors credit eventually earned. This is certainly not a reason to join any elective class (in this case band or orchestra), but in reality the sequential credit does have a lasting impact during high school, as well as demonstrates on paper and in practical application a students ability to commit and progress in a disciplined and engaging art form.

Why study music?

Check out the links below!