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The
Bearden High School Band has gained an enviable reputation through the
years as an outstanding band in Concert, Marching, and Jazz programs,
receiving consistent superior ratings in each of these idioms. The band
is recognized for its superior performances throughout the United
States and Europe. The community of Bearden takes great pride in the
bands' accomplishments and continually acknowledges its members as
ambassadors of the community.
Traditionally, the BHS Band attends marching
competitions, concert competitions, and various public concerts with
all entities of the program. The band also serves and represents
Bearden High School in a variety of community and civic functions.
During the fall, students have the
opportunity to participate in the Bearden High School Marching Band and
the Bearden High School Jazz Band. The marching band consists of
approximately 150 students serving as members of the wind section,
color guard, drum line, or majorettes. The Bearden High Jazz Bands
performs various concerts at different locations, including the annual
Swing Fest.
In the spring the Bearden Band offers
students the opportunity to participate in one of our two concert bands
and two jazz bands. The Symphonic Band consists of Sophomores, Juniors
and Seniors, and the Concert Band is composed of Freshmen. Both groups
will play Winter and Spring concerts as well as a concert for the State
Concert Band Festival in mid-March.
Students of the band are encouraged to
individually compete and participate in the State Solo and Ensemble
competitions and to audition for the many clinic opportunities provided
throughout the Tennessee region, including the Knox County Honor Band,
All State East, and All State.
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