Returning Members

This page is for CURRENT members of the CdS Band who are returning next school year. If you are a NEW member – please see this page.

We are so excited you are continuing in the Band and Percussion Program next school year! Here’s for more information for you as you sign up for classes for next school year. Here’s the link to download course request forms from our Guidance Office (they will talk more about this during Orientation, as well as deadlines to get your forms in)

Make sure you fill out the form at the bottom of this page too! (must be logged in to School Google Account/Email to access the form)

For Current Freshmen (that will be Sophomores next school year):

For Current Sophomores/Juniors (that will be Juniors/Seniors next school year):

“Core” Band Classes (during the school day Concert Bands and Percussion Ensembles):

For Woodwinds and Brass – sign up for VARSITY BAND – MUS330 (on the “Health/Other” elective line). This is the course name/number for our First Hour Symphonic Band AND our Sixth Hour Wind Ensemble band. No audition is needed for the Symphonic Band (next level up from Freshmen Band). If you want to audition for the Wind Ensemble (top level band), we will organize that with you. Please note – 1st and 6th hour band is available to take for Honors Credit – we will give you more information on how to sign up for Honors during the first week of school in the Fall. DON’T sign up for JV Band or Intermediate Band – these are only for incoming Freshmen.

For Percussion – sign up for PERCUSSION – MUS335 (on the “Health/Other” elective line). This is the course name/number for our First Hour Percussion Ensemble Class AND our Sixth Hour Percussion Ensemble Class. Please contact Scott Werner for information about auditions (swerner@tempeunion.org). Please note – 1st and 6th hour percussion is available to take for Honors Credit – we will give you more information on how to sign up for Honors during the first week of school in the Fall.

For Full-Year “During the School Day” Steel Band – sign up for WORLD MUSIC – MUS670 (on the “Health/Other” elective line). This is our course number for our Steel Band during the School day. No experience is needed. For our Zero Hour Steel Band – see below.

For “Extra” Ensembles:

  • Marching Band (0 Hour – 1st semester only)
    • Must be also signed up for a concert band or percussion ensemble class
    • Color Guard members do NOT need to be signed up for an additional music class (Guard members – sign up for “Marching Band” – NOT “Color Guard” on the form)
    • Sign up for “Marching Band” (MUS 300Z) on the ZERO HOUR line
    • There is NO zero hour fee of $175 for marching band
    • Sign up even if you are unsure if you will do it
  • Jazz Band (0 Hour – 2nd semester only)
    • Must be also signed up for a concert band or percussion class.
    • Sign up for “Jazz Band” (MUS 355Z) on the ZERO HOUR line
    • Sign up even if you are unsure if you will do it
  • World Music Class – Steel Drum Band (0 Hour – 2nd semester only)
    • Must be also signed up for a concert band or percussion class.
    • Sign up for “World Music Class” (MUS 370Z) on the ZERO HOUR line
    • Sign up even if you are unsure if you will do it