Academic Bands
Wind Ensemble
This is the premier band at Apex High School and is comprised mostly of upper classmen, but freshmen are encouraged to audition. This is an auditioned, Honors level class. The band director gives out audition music to both Apex High and “feeder” middle school students in the spring. Students will perform grade 5-6 music from the North Carolina Band Association music list. Students will also learn basic/advanced music theory.
Concert Band II
Entry in this class is also by audition or by recommendation of a middle school director. Students will perform grade 4-5-6 music from the North Carolina Band Association music list. Students will also learn basic/intermediate music theory.
Concert Band I
No audition is required for this class. It is mostly comprised of freshmen and will perform grade 4-5 music from the North Carolina Band Association music list. Students will learn basic music theory.
We invite you to preview our concerts by visiting the Apex High Band YouTube channel.
Extra-Curricular Opportunities
Jazz Band
The Apex High School Jazz Bands are all voluntary non-academic bands, and meet after school one to two days each week beginning in November after marching season ends. Students are placed in Green or Gold Jazz Band based on musical ability and prior jazz experience. We welcome anyone who wants to play jazz. Regular attendance at rehearsals is required.
Marching Band
Apex High has a very active marching band that plays at home football games, competes in several competitions throughout the season, and participates in local parades and events. Registration for marching band opens in the spring, and practices begin over the summer, starting with band camp in July/August and running throughout the fall. The marching band competes locally and regionally and has a reputation of high musical standards and quality. All who wish to participate in marching band must also be registered for concert band classes.
Musical Pit Orchestra
Each spring, the Apex Peak Players, Apex Chorus, and Apex Band combine to produce a high-quality musical. The music for the musical is performed by members of the Apex Band. Typically, select Wind Ensemble students play the musical as the musical demands are very high for high school players.
Percussion Ensemble
The Apex High School Percussion Ensemble is a voluntary non-academic band, and meets after school once per week beginning in November after marching season ends. We welcome anyone with an interest in exploring percussion, no matter what their level of experience. Regular attendance at rehearsals is required.
