Band - Students in band participate in concert band and are also given a choice of performing in Jazz Ensemble or the Freshman Symphonic Winds. The main focus of the class is concert band where students continue to develop their performance skills and knowledge of the ten elements of music. The concentration of study is on standard band repertoire. Freshman Jazz Ensemble performs music from the jazz idiom. Freshman Symphonic Winds perform standard concert music as well as popular and show music. Students are eligible to participate in the freshman band class upon successful completion of eighth grade band or by successful audition. Requirements of this class include attendance at evening concerts and the purchase of theory and chorale books. Concerts are performed at both the Fairfield Performing Arts Center and the Freshman Auditorium. Freshman may participate in the High School Marching Band. This is an extra-curricular group which requires attendance at summer prep camp and band camp.
Chorus - This class meets as a 3 part ladies' chorus first term, and as a mixed chorus second term. Emphasis is on vocal development, and music reading skills through the performance of a varied repertoire of music. Two to three concerts are performed each term, with opportunities for solos, small ensembles, and choreography when appropriate.
Orchestra - Members of this orchestra must have been enrolled in Orchestra at the Middle School or have permission of the director to participate. As the premier ensemble in the string department, the FHS Orchestra performs a variety of concerts as well as participating in major musical events around Southwestern Ohio.
