Band Draft
ArtsA high school course guide for families
See it for your school: its prerequisites, what it counts toward at your school, and whether it's in your plan.
Why this course?
Band is a class and a team: you get better on your instrument and learn to play with others. It often means concerts, marching season and a group to belong to.
What you'll learn
- Improve tone, technique and reading music
- Play your part in a large group
- Perform many styles of music
- Practice on your own and set goals
You'll do: Daily rehearsal, concerts and sometimes competitions or marching band.
What comes next
Which courses come before and after it, and what it counts toward, depend on each school. Your plan shows your school's.
College majors that build on it
- Music
- Teaching (music)
Careers it informs most
People in these jobs use what this course teaches the most. It's a starting point, not a track.
- Musicians and SingersMusicians and Singers use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Music Directors and ComposersMusic Directors and Composers use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Art TherapistsArt Therapists use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- Museum Technicians and ConservatorsMuseum Technicians and Conservators use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it very important for the job.
- CuratorsCurators use art and music in their work. O*NET rates it important for the job.