ENSEMBLES

Marching Band

The Superior Rated Flowery Branch High School Falcon Marching Band is the most visible performing ensemble of the band program.  The Falcon Marching Band plays a vital role to all of the football games during the season.  Its members are made up of interested students enrolled in the band classes.  The marching band also includes members of the auxiliary (color guard and majorettes).  Auxiliary members are permitted on an audition basis only and are not required to be enrolled in a band class.  Because this ensemble is an extra-curricular activity, there is a financial obligation for participation.  The marching band performs at competitions, home and away football games, pep rallies, spring trips, parades, and many other opportunities throughout the school year.

 

Symphonic Band

The Flowery Branch High School Symphonic Band is the most advanced band at Flowery Branch High School.  This performance ensemble is comprised of upper classmen (grades 10-12).  The Symphonic Band will perform at the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation and other performances throughout the year. 

 

Concert Band

The Flowery Branch High School Concert Band is a performance ensemble comprised of all freshmen instrumentalists.  The Concert Band will perform at the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation and other performances throughout the year. 


Jazz Band/Combos

The Flowery Branch High School Jazz Band/Combos are made up of any interested students that are interested in learning the art of improvisation.  The band is a performance group that participates in festivals and other events held around the community.  There may be a minimal cost involved for participation to purchase uniforms. 

 

EDGE Percussion

The Flowery Branch High School Indoor Percussion (aka, EDGE Percussion), is an extension of the Flowery Branch High School Marching Band.  Students are auditioned near the end of the fall semester and participate in competitions throughout the state during the spring semester.  For more information, visit www.sapaonline.net.

 

Winter Guard

The Flowery Branch High School Winter Guard is an extension of the Flowery Branch High School Color Guard.  Students are auditioned near the end of the fall semester and participate in competitions throughout the state during the spring semester.  For more information, visit www.sapaonline.net.

 

Small Ensembles

Small Ensembles can be made up of two or more students that meet on their own to rehearse material written for their group.  Examples of these ensembles are: Brass Quintets, Woodwind Quintets, Duets, Brass Choir, Mallet Ensemble, etc.  If you have an idea for a small ensemble, see the band director for help in scheduling rehearsals for coaching and selecting music.  Small Ensembles are eligible to compete at the GMEA Solo and Ensemble competition during the spring and other various performance opportunities throughout the year.