CONCERT BANDS

WIND ENSEMBLE 

The Wind Ensemble is the premier concert band ensemble at RBHS. In this class, students will learn and perform collegiate literature from various musical genres. Participation in this ensemble includes concerts and festivals performances scheduled outside of the school day. Enrollment in this class is by audition only. Members in this ensemble will be held responsible for the highest level of instrumental proficiency and strongly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. The Wind Ensemble has performed in concert halls across California and the greater United States, including Carnegie Hall in April of 2018 and 2023.

CONCERT BAND 1

Concert Band 1 is the primary feeder and training ground for the Wind Ensemble. In this class, students will focus on advanced fundamental music skills and exposed to music from various musical genres. Participation in this ensemble includes concerts and festivals performances scheduled outside of the school day. Placement into this group will be based on scores earned in the fall proficiency testing.

CONCERT BAND 2

Concert Band 2 is the primary feeder and training ground for the Concert Band 1. During the second semester, this class is comprised of mix grades even though the course title is listed as Freshmen Band. In this class, students will focus on basic fundamental music skills and exposed to music from various musical genres. Participation in this ensemble includes concerts and festivals performances scheduled outside of the school day. Placement into this group will be based on scores earned in the fall proficiency testing.

Participation in the Rancho Bernardo instrumental music program requires continuous enrollment in middle school band or orchestra prior to continuing in high school.