2024-25 Band Class Lists
A note from Mr. Coughlin and some explanation of the lists…
It is is always challenging for me to make decisions that might potentially disappoint or upset any students…it is certainly not a reason I got into teaching. There are many pieces to the puzzle in making these decisions and I am always willing to talk to students about their placement and give them feedback on their audition. There will be emotions involved whether you got the placement you wanted or not…I just ask that you wait to let the initial emotional reaction settle down before you talk to me. Part of life is learning how to deal with being selected for things and not being selected for others…jobs, teams, promotions, etc. Nothing on any of these lists is set in concrete. I reserve the right to make changes to any of these lists at any time. Part of that is to account for legitimate mistakes I made in typing them, and part of that is to give students the incentive to work towards convincing me I made the correct decision or that I should reconsider.
There will be some potential openings in Wind Ensemble and the Jazz classes. These were not filled at this time because there was either a lack of auditions or I did not feel the auditions submitted were strong enough to indicate that students were prepared to be successful with the level of literature that group performs. Students interested in those positions should contact Mr. Coughlin to find out what they need to do to improve or demonstrate they are up the challenge of the music. Those openings are indicated with a [Open] under the instrument name.
Thanks - Mr. Coughlin
It is is always challenging for me to make decisions that might potentially disappoint or upset any students…it is certainly not a reason I got into teaching. There are many pieces to the puzzle in making these decisions and I am always willing to talk to students about their placement and give them feedback on their audition. There will be emotions involved whether you got the placement you wanted or not…I just ask that you wait to let the initial emotional reaction settle down before you talk to me. Part of life is learning how to deal with being selected for things and not being selected for others…jobs, teams, promotions, etc. Nothing on any of these lists is set in concrete. I reserve the right to make changes to any of these lists at any time. Part of that is to account for legitimate mistakes I made in typing them, and part of that is to give students the incentive to work towards convincing me I made the correct decision or that I should reconsider.
There will be some potential openings in Wind Ensemble and the Jazz classes. These were not filled at this time because there was either a lack of auditions or I did not feel the auditions submitted were strong enough to indicate that students were prepared to be successful with the level of literature that group performs. Students interested in those positions should contact Mr. Coughlin to find out what they need to do to improve or demonstrate they are up the challenge of the music. Those openings are indicated with a [Open] under the instrument name.
Thanks - Mr. Coughlin
Explanation of the lists…
We may have some additional students who were selected to Wind Ensemble and will choose to take two hours of band during second semester…usually juniors or seniors. Those students should contact Mr. Coughlin and request to be added to the list.
- All students listed in Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band 1st Semester are also in Marching Band. They will be enrolled in PA510 Marching Band for first semester and then divide into those two groups after marching season is done at the end of October.
- There are some students in grades 10-12 that are not being placed in Marching Band by choice or by selection. Those students are in PA500 Concert Band for first semester, but typically move to PA515 Symphonic Band for second semester. This is the reason for 1st and 2nd semester lists for those two groups.
- Everyone will be on two class lists turned in to the counselors’ office…a first semester band class and a second semester band class. It will be one of the following combinations:
- PA500A Concert Band (1st sem) – PA500B Concert Band (2nd sem)
- PA500A Concert Band (1st sem) – PA515B Symphonic Band (2nd sem)
- PA510A Marching Band (1st sem) – PA515B Symphonic Band (2nd sem)
- PA510A Marching Band (1st sem) – PA520B Wind Ensemble (2nd sem)
We may have some additional students who were selected to Wind Ensemble and will choose to take two hours of band during second semester…usually juniors or seniors. Those students should contact Mr. Coughlin and request to be added to the list.
If you believe an error was made on these lists in any way,
please contact Mr. Coughlin as soon as possible
The lists linked are Google Docs and will be updated as appropriate
Falcon Regiment Marching Band
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Concert Band
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There are two lists...one for students in Concert Band for 1st Semester (PA500A) and the other for students in Concert Band for 2nd Semester (PA500B). There are some students that move from Concert Band at the semester switch. The 2nd Semester list is not posted yet, but all 9th graders will continue in Concert Band for the year.
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Wind Ensemble
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Wind Ensemble List Google Doc List |
Symphonic BandThere are two Symphonic Band lists. The first is who is in Marching Band and is currently assigned to that group after marching season for the balance of 1st semester. The second list is for 2nd semester when it is the only class meeting 1st hour...this list will include non-freshmen that chose to be in Concert Band 1st semester and students that were placed in Wind Ensemble and are also enrolling in Sym Band on the same or a secondary instrument.
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Sym Band 1st Semester
Sym Band 2nd Semester
List coming soon |
Jazz Band (1st Semester) & Jazz Ensemble (2nd Semester)
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These lists are subject to change by Mr. Coughlin at any time. Please read the statement at the top of the page related to any [OPEN] spots listed.
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1st Sem - Jazz Band Google Doc List |
2nd Sem - Jazz Ensemble Google Doc List |
