The philosophy of the San Ramon Valley High School Instrumental Music program is to provide a positive environment in which students may develop an understanding for the music they perform, the ensemble they partake in, the instrument they play, and themselves as individuals. Through music, students gain a better understanding of aesthetics and use this with the developed discipline of mind and body to produce a quality performance. In the process of learning music, the students learn responsibility, sensitivity to others and a sense of accomplishment in the attainment of a specific individual, and more importantly, group goals. The music program would like to provide a program of quality where residents of this entire valley may take pride in the many talents and accomplishments of its members. A musical environment provides the student with an environment that allows individuality while offering group identification. Within a student's formal education, practically no other course of study will offer these goals and opportunities.

The SRVHS Instrumental Music Program offers the following courses for students:

Concert Band  (grades 9-12)

Open to all 9-12 grade band musicians who play or are working on a secondary instrument.  This class is a prerequisite for Symphonic Band.

Jazz Band (grades 9-12)

Placements into this class are made by auditions which take place after school by instrument classification (brass, saxophone, and rhythm section) by hired adjudicators.  See your current music teacher after March 24th for more information.  This class is considered an intermediate jazz course.                               

Chamber Orchestra  (grades 9-12)

All string players are welcome to join this specialty class.  Woodwinds and brass players are by audition only.  Pianists are also welcome and must audition.

Jazz Ensemble  (grades 10-12)

Placements into this class are made by auditions Which take place after school by instrument classification (brass, saxophone, and rhythm section) by hired adjudicators.  See your current music teacher for more information.  This class is considered an advance jazz course.

Symphonic Band  (grades 10-12)

This is an advance music course.  Placements into this class are made by auditions with Mrs. Glass. This class follows Concert Band in the music program. Incoming 9th graders may challenge by audition with Mrs. Glass. See your current music teacher after March 24th for more information.

 Marching Program  (grades 9-12)

All band students are welcome.  The drill team is by audition.  Clinics will begin in late March. This is a semester course that receives credit. Student contact:  Mary Boyd

Student Opportunities

Each group performs in at least 4+ concerts and/or festivals each year.  Scholarship & Award opportunities are available for all music students.  Several groups travel and perform throughout the school year.

Questions?
Call Cheryl Yee Glass at (925) 552-3044 or cglass@srvhs.org