The Horace Greeley High School Band Program is dedicated to guiding its students to reach their highest possible level of excellence.  The ultimate goal is to instill a lifelong appreciation and love for music.

The Concert Band and Symphonic Band are the foundation of the band program at Horace Greeley High School.  Although we provide many different opportunities for music, these ensembles provide the full range of music education from which the other opportunities stem.

All of the foundational goals for music education are met through the concert program.  Students are required and/or encouraged to participate in several other ensembles and musical venues in order to attain the most rewarding musical experience; but they are periphery to the Concert Band and Symphonic Band. These classes are where music fundamentals are taught and musicianship flourishes.

Although performance is a major goal for these courses, it is not the only one.  It is my belief that "the process is just as important as the product." Most musical concepts are taught through rehearsal and performance of quality literature. However, students’ objectives also include listening to, discussing and writing about music as well as acquiring a basic knowledge of music history and theory.

All students are encouraged to participate in as many musical opportunities as they can both through and outside of Horace Greeley High School. Private lessons are strongly recommended.  If a student is interested in continuing with music beyond high school, private lessons and involvement in as many musical opportunities as possible are essential for success.