The class periods & rehearsal times listed below are based on the 2022-2023 school year. The schedule is subject to change for the future.
Jazz Band
Zero Period & More
Jazz Band offers students an opportunity to perform a wide variety of musical styles, as well as develop their improvisation and soloing abilities. Students enrolled in Jazz Band are required to participate in another performing ensemble that meets during the school day (Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, String Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, or Percussion).
Officially, Jazz Band is a “Zero Period” class that meets before the school day. However, the actual rehearsal times vary, based on availably of the performers.
Wind Symphony
1st Period
The Wind Symphony is the most advanced performing ensemble for Woodwind and Brass musicians at Clovis West. Students must audition to be considered for placement in Wind Symphony, in addition to participating in the CW Marching Band (8th Period).
Symphonic Band
2nd Period
The Symphonic Band is a developmental ensemble for Woodwind and Brass musicians. The primary goal of the Symphonic Band is to prepare students for a future in the Wind Symphony through performance and fundamentals training. All Symphonic Band musicians also participate in the CW Marching Band during the fall semester (8th Period).
String Orchestra
3rd Period
The Clovis West String Orchestra is open to all students regardless of grade and string playing ability level. This performance ensemble provides in depth technical and musical instruction to students who play the violin, viola, cello, or double bass, in an orchestra ensemble setting. Many students in this ensemble have been playing a string instrument for years, but this class is also accessible to students who have never played an instrument before. The Clovis West String Orchestra requires no audition to join and performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year.
Chamber Orchestra
4th Period
Chamber Orchestra is the premier string orchestra of Clovis West High School. This ensemble performs a wide variety of challenging and intense music written for string orchestra. The Chamber Orchestra is an audition-only ensemble that demonstrates some of the highest levels of musicianship Clovis West has to offer.
Concert Band
6th Period
The Concert Band is open to all students who want to learn a woodwind or brass instrument- no previous experience is required. Participation in the Marching Band is not required to participate in Concert Band.
Color Guard & Winter Guard
7th Period & More
The Color Guard class meets year-round during 7th Period. In the Fall Semester, all students in the Color Guard participate in the CW Marching Band (8th Period). From November-April, the Color Guard prepares for and participates in “Winter Guard” competitions. During the Winter Guard season, this group rehearses on Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:00pm, in addition to the 7th Period Class.
You may see the 7th period Color Guard class listed as “ Advanced Band” on some forms and documents from the counseling office.
Percussion & Winter Percussion
7th Period & More
The 7th period Percussion class is offered during the Fall semester to all percussionists who are participating in the CW Marching Band (8th Period), both drumline & front ensemble. During the Spring semester, students will be moved to either the Wind Symphony (1st Period), Symphonic Band (2nd), or Concert Band (6th) classes based on their audition and experience levels.
Percussion is a year-round curriculum. Students who participate in this class and the CW Marching Band are also expected to participate in Clovis West Indoor Percussion or “Winter Percussion” from November-April.
For the 2022-2023 Winter Percussion season, rehearsals are primarily held after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:00-9:00pm.
Marching Band
8th Period (Fall Semester Only)
The Clovis West Marching Band (CWMB) meets as an 8th Period class during the Fall semester. Rehearsals are scheduled for 3:45pm-6:45pm on Mondays, and from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The CWMB performs at all Clovis West Football games in addition to several field-show competitions. Every member of the CWMB is also enrolled in one of the following classes: 1st Period Wind Symphony, 2nd Period Symphonic Band, 7th Period Percussion, or 7th Period Color Guard.
You may see Marching Band called “Band & Color Guard PE” on some forms and documents from the counseling office.
