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About UsThe Barberton High School Instrumental Music Department maintains a tradition of excellence in everything we do. We pride ourselves in being exceptional representatives of our community both on and off the performance stage. In each performance we give, our goal is to leave the stage knowing that we did more than simply play the right notes at the right time, we made music! Our band students participate regularly in OMEA adjudicated events, including Solo & Ensemble Festival and Large Group Contest, where our musicians consistently earn Superior and Excellent ratings. Students are regularly accepted into area Honor Bands, including, but not limited to ASBDA Honor Band, OBDC Honor Band, Kent State All-Star Band, Bowling Green Honor Band, OMEA All-State Band and All-State Orchestra. There are approximately 125 students enrolled in the Barberton High School Band Program.
Outside of band, our musicians are top-notch students. Recent accomplishments have included multiple Valedictorians, National Merit Finalists, participation in DI Globals, Student Council Officers, Homecoming King and Queen, multiple lead roles in the annual school musical, and so on. |
Concert Bands |
The Barberton Concert Band Program is comprised of three ensembles, Wind Ensemble (by audition), Symphonic Band (grades 10-12) and Concert Band (9th grade). Each ensemble meets daily for one full period. Each ensemble has approximately 40 musicians. Wind Ensemble has earned a Superior Rating at OMEA District contest in 2018 and 2019
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Jazz Ensemble |
BHS is proud to offer Jazz Ensemble which meets daily for one full period, under the direction of Celeste Wagner. Membership is limited to students in grades 10-12, and students must also participate in one of the concert bands. This ensemble is comprised of traditional big band instrumentation.
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