• Our symphonic band is the cornerstone of the Silver Bluff High School band program.  

    We offer four different levels of symphonic band to our students.  Symphonic Band is open to students whether they participate in marching band or not. Our symphonic band has earned consistent excellent and superior ratings at Concert Performance Assessment.

    High School Band Level 1

    Grades: 9 - 12 

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Middle School Band and/or Instructor approval.

    High School Band Level 1 is the introductory high school band course, and the fourth band course of seven possible years of instruction in the Aiken County Band curriculum. In this course, students will receive continued instruction in instrumental music performance on wind or percussion instruments, and continued instruction of music reading skills. They will also work on instrument and ensemble performance skills (i.e. posture, playing position, tone production, aural skills). Participation in band promotes social interaction and collaboration that will begin a lifelong appreciation of music and diverse cultures. By participating in a performance ensemble, students will build esteem, access multiple career pathways, and serve their school and community. At the completion of Band 1, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to read and perform appropriate level music as prescribed by director. Students are expected to perform in mandatory concerts both during and after school as assigned by director.

    High School Band Level 2

    Grades: 10 - 12

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Band 1 and/or instructor approval

    High School Band Level 2 is an intermediate high school band course, and the fifth band course of seven possible years of instruction in the Aiken County Band curriculum. In this course, students will receive continued instruction in instrumental music performance on wind or percussion instruments, and continued instruction of music reading skills. They will also work on instrument and ensemble performance skills (i.e. posture, playing position, tone production, aural skills). Participation in band promotes social interaction and collaboration that will begin a lifelong appreciation of music and diverse cultures. By participating in a performance ensemble, students will build esteem, access multiple career pathways, and serve their school and community. At the completion of Band 2, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to read and perform appropriate level music as prescribed by director. Students are expected to perform in mandatory concerts both during and after school as assigned by director.

    High School Band Level 3 Honors

    Grades: 11 - 12

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Band 2 and/or instructor approval.

    High School Band 3 Honors is an intermediate high school band course, and the sixth band course of seven possible years of instruction in the Aiken County Band curriculum. In this course, students will receive continued instruction in instrumental music performance on wind or percussion instruments, and continued instruction of music reading skills. They will also work on instrument and ensemble performance skills (i.e. posture, playing position, tone production, aural skills). Participation in band promotes social interaction and collaboration that will begin a lifelong appreciation of music and diverse cultures. By participating in a performance ensemble, students will build esteem, access multiple career pathways, and serve their school and community. At the completion of Band 3, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to read and perform appropriate level music as prescribed by director. Students are expected to perform in mandatory concerts both during and after school as assigned by director.

    High School Band Level 4 Honors 

    Grades: 12 

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of Band 3 and/or instructor approval.

    High School Band 4 Honors is an advanced high school band course, and the seventh band course of seven possible years of instruction in the Aiken County Band curriculum. In this course, students will receive continued instruction in instrumental music performance on wind or percussion instruments, and continued instruction of music reading skills. They will also work on instrument and ensemble performance skills (i.e. posture, playing position, tone production, aural skills). Participation in band promotes social interaction and collaboration that will begin a lifelong appreciation of music and diverse cultures. By participating in a performance ensemble, students will build esteem, access multiple career pathways, and serve their school and community. At the completion of Band 4, students should be able to demonstrate the ability to read and perform appropriate level music as prescribed by director. Students are expected to perform in mandatory concerts both during and after school as assigned by director.