Beaverton High School Bands and Ensembles
Marching Arts
The following ensembles are not classes offered at BHS. Instead, these ensembles meet outside of school hours to rehearse, and participate in competitions throughout the season.
Marching Ensemble - Fall
A group of students that play a wind or percussion instrument or perform in the color guard. This ensemble rehearses outside of school hours and performs at football games and competitions. The Marching season runs from early August to late October. Anyone who is willing to do their best is welcome to join this ensemble, regardless of previous experience. However, it is recommended that prospective members have at least one year of either dance OR music under their belt.
Winter Percussion
Marching percussion is a performance ensemble that makes music solely on percussion instruments. They perform in the fall with the marching ensemble and in the winter (Nov - April) as an independent indoor group. No prior experience is required, but it will help if you are able to read music, and have some prior experience on an instrument.
Winter Color Guard
The Color Guard is a performance ensemble that uses flags, mock rifles and sabres, movement, and dance, to interpret the music that the marching band is playing during a show. They perform with the marching ensemble through the fall season, and in the winter (Nov - April) as an independent indoor group. During their independent winter season, they perform visual routines set to recorded music. No prior experience is required!
