The Nimitz Viking Bands

MARCHING BAND

The marching band is comprised of all students enrolled in the band program and is subdivided into three groups: the UIL Band, the Alternate Block, and the PE Block.  Students will be assigned positions in the UIL Band based upon their attendance at rehearsals, effort, and level of cooperation. Students who are not in the UIL Band will be assigned as alternates and will have the opportunity to gain a position in the UIL Band based upon their attendance, effort, and level of cooperation while students who have consistent attendance problems, lack of effort, or low cooperation will be assigned to the P.E. Band, a non-performing band which will fulfill the physical education requirements (required for graduation from Nimitz High School). The UIL Band along with the Alternate Block performs at football games, pep-rallies, parades, marching competitions, and many community events.  All performances and rehearsals are mandatory.  Each student will be given a schedule of rehearsals and performances at the beginning of school. 

The Marching Band contains within it a Colorguard and a DrumLine.  Membership in these groups is attained by audition only.  After marching season, students in these two groups will resume playing instruments in the regular band program.

WIND ENSEMBLE

The Wind Ensemble is available to all band students (Grades 9-12) in the Spring semester. Membership is based on audition.  The group is reserved for those students who demonstrate the best of musical abilities; conduct, attendance, and eligibility will also be considered when being selected. Sectionals may be held for each section one day a week after school.  Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory.

SYMPHONIC BAND

The Symphonic Band is available to all band students (Grades 9-12) in the Spring semester.  Membership is based on audition.  Each student interested in auditioning for the Symphonic Band will be given the appropriate audition material.  The group is reserved for those students who do not participate in the Wind Ensemble.  Conduct, attendance, and eligibility will be considered. Sectionals may be held for each section one day a week after school.  Attendance is mandatory.

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE

Students who would benefit from additional practice time and/or remedial help in order to be ready for Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band or who have demonstrated low effort or cooperation will be assigned to the Instrumental Ensemble, a non-performing group where students will work on improving their musicianship while learning greater responsibility and cooperation.