MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
About Our Program
The Mountain View High School Band Program was founded in the Fall of 2009 with the school's opening. Setting the standard of excellence, the band program has established itself as an entertaining and award winning group of young adults. It continues to grow and perform in the Gwinnett County community as well as throughout the state of Georgia, and has garnered several awards in all aspects of the program - the concert ensembles, jazz ensemble, percussion ensembles, winter guards, and the Black and Gold Brigade. Since its first season, the marching band has continued to perform entertaining shows for members of the community and has participated in various events. The band has performed the National Anthem at CoolRay Field (2010, 2012, 2013 & 2014); the Dacula Memorial Day Parade (2012, 2013, 2014); the Mall of Georgia Christmas Parade (2010-present); the 38th Annual Fantasy of Lights Parade in Gatlinburg, TN (2013); and the annual Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade in 2014.Students have been selected to perform in the Georgia Music Educator's Association All State Band, District 13 Honor Bands, Gwinnett County Youth Wind Symphony, Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Atlanta Concert Band, Atlanta Swing Band, and have auditioned for the Georgia Governor's Honors Program. Graduates of the Band Program have continued their study and appreciation of music at such universities as Lee University (TN), University of Evansville, (IL), Georgia Tech, University of Georgia, Georgia Southern University, University of West Georgia, Georgia State University, University of North Georgia, Georgia Gwinnett College, University of Memphis (TN), Albany State University, the University of North Carolina at Pembroke & Middle Tennessee State University TN).
Ensembles
Expect Excellence in Everything
MVHS Bands offer a wide variety of music ensembles and opportunities for the students enrolled in the MVHS Band Program.
The concert band serves ninth graders in the MVHS band program. Students are expected to have 2-3 years of playing experience on their instrument.
The Symphonic Band serves 10-12 graders in the MVHS band program. Students are expected to know 8 of their 12 major scales prior to entering the ensemble.
The Wind Ensemble serves 10-12 graders in the MVHS band program. Students are expected to know all 12 of their major scales prior to entering the ensemble. Students practice advanced techniques and are encouraged to audition for honor ensembles such as All State/ Honor Band and/or AYWS, ASYO, EYSO, GYSO, GCWS, GCSO
Jazz Band meets on Tuesdays afterschool from 2:30-4:00 pm, starting second semester.
There is no audition to join, however students are expected to be at each rehearsal and to avoid scheduling appointments during Jazz Band rehearsals.
Percussion Ensemble rehearses during the school day as a regular class.
All percussionists are to register for this class.
There is no audition to join and the class is open to any student who wants to learn percussion instruments and how to read music.
Marching Band is a year-long after school ensemble, but the main season runs from July through October. Marching Band encompasses the wind section, color guard and marching percussion.
Indoor percussion seasons run from November to April, with regional championships.
MVHS will not be fielding a group this season.
Winter Guard is open to any student at MVHS who has an interest in dance and spinning a flag. The season runs from November through March. The season begins with auditions at the beginning of November. The season ends with SAPA Regional Championships in Chattanooga, TN.