Students are placed in this course via audition or instructor recommendation where they will continue study on an instrument at a novice to intermediate level. Class configurations may include full ensemble experiences and/or study within instrument families (brass, woodwind, percussion). In some cases, students may be enrolled in either concert brass, concert woodwinds, or concert percussion classes. Students in these classes are combined to form a full band for performances. Students in Concert Band will participate with bands at limited athletic events, perform a minimum of two concerts per year, and participate in an adjudicated instrumental large ensemble performance festival. Students also have opportunities to participate in honor ensemble auditions, solo, and chamber ensemble events. Families are required to supply performance attire and fees may be required for elective events.

Students are placed in this course via audition or instructor recommendation where they will continue study on an instrument at an intermediate to proficient level. Class configurations may include full ensemble experiences and/or study within instrument families (brass, woodwind, percussion). In some cases, students may be enrolled in either concert brass, concert woodwinds, or concert percussion classes. Students in these classes are combined to form a full band for performances. Students in Symphonic Band will participate with bands at limited athletic events, perform a minimum of two concerts per year, and participate in an adjudicated instrumental large ensemble performance festival. Students are encouraged to participate in honor ensemble auditions, solo, and chamber ensemble events. Families are required to supply performance attire and fees may be required for elective events.

Students are placed in this course via audition or instructor recommendation where they will continue study on an instrument at a proficient to advanced level. This class will meet as a full ensemble everyday. Students in Wind Ensemble will participate with bands at limited athletic events, perform a minimum of two concerts per year, and participate in an adjudicated instrumental large ensemble performance festival. Students are expected to participate in honor ensemble auditions, solo, and chamber ensemble events. Families are required to supply performance attire and fees may be required for elective events.

This is the initial course for students wishing to take band at Mustang High School. All students enrolling in Instrumental Music at MHS may choose to audition for participation in the MHS Marching Band. Students selected for the marching band will audition for placement in one of several concert ensembles following the competitive marching season. Participation in the marching band is required for placement in the highest performing concert ensemble (Wind Ensemble). Students not participating in marching band will continue on a course of fundamental exercises and ensemble skills while performing several concerts in the Fall and Spring semesters. Students must be enrolled in this class to be eligible to audition or any instrumental region or state competitions. Students in this class who are members of the marching band are required to perform at all football games and all marching contests. All enrolled students are required to participate in several evening concerts and other performances and rehearsal events as scheduled in advance by the instructor. Course fees will apply.

This is the continuation of the band curriculum at Mustang High School. All students enrolling in Instrumental Music at MHS may choose to audition for participation in the MHS Marching Band. Students selected for the marching band will audition for placement in one of several concert ensembles following the competitive marching season. Participation in the marching band is required for placement in the most advanced performing concert ensemble (Wind Ensemble). Students not participating in marching band will continue on a course of fundamental exercises and ensemble skills while performing several concerts in the Fall and Spring semesters. Students must be enrolled in this class to be eligible to audition or any instrumental regional or state competitions. Students in this class who are members of marching band are required to perform at all football games, all marching contests. All students are required to perform on several evening concerts and other performances or rehearsal events as scheduled in advance by the instructor. Course fees will apply.

This course is designed for students who wish to perform with one of the MHS Jazz Bands. Course content will include full ensemble rehearsal to explore performance technique in various Jazz and Pop styles for wind, brass, and rhythm instrumentalists. An emphasis on improvisational techniques as a foundation of American Jazz Music will be a focus of this course. All students must audition for the instrumental music staff and be accepted prior to enrollment. This ensemble will perform and compete in various jazz festivals around the state and the OSSAA State Jazz Band competition. Students are required to participate in performances on evenings and weekends as scheduled in advance by the instructor. Course Fees will apply.

This course is designed to develop the growing instrumental musician, specifically those students who desire to pursue higher education in music. Emphasis will be placed on exposure to the many opportunities beyond high school. Students will experience introductory music theory, varying types of content creation, learning secondary instruments, and also opportunities to plan and deliver instruction in both individual and group settings. Students enrolling in Applied Music will be continually accountable for growth on their primary instrument and are required to audition for the CODA and All-OkMEA honor bands during the Fall Semester. Students enrolling in the spring will be required to participate in Solo Performance and Chamber Music performances as assigned by the instructor. There will be required performances and service opportunities on evenings and weekends as scheduled in advance by the instructor. This course is designed to prepare students for AP Music Theory and formalized internships within the MPS Band Department. Audition Fees will apply.