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The Bands of Cypress Creek have experienced great growth and success since the program’s inception in 2017, including our first Superior rating in 2021, the addition of 4 new ensembles in 2021, our award-winning FMBC season in 2022, and our record setting FFCC season in 2023.
For a regularly enrolled band student coming from M/J band 2 or 3, they will perform with the Superior Band of Coyotes Marching Band and either the Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble. Both ensembles feature performance opportunities at Florida Bandmaster’s Association Music Performance Assessments, the Pasco-Hernando State College Instructional Performing Arts Center, various community events, local colleges, and more!
Did you know that any high school student can take band, regardless of experience? All you need to do is select “Band 1” on your course card!! Current band students can also take this course to learn a new instrument for enrichment purposes.
Band 1 students will have the opportunity to choose from Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, or Percussion to begin their musical journey. All students start from the very beginning with basic musician skills and curriculum.
At the end of the year, students will either “graduate” beginning band into regular high school band, or will be recommended for a second year of remediation before moving up. This ensemble will perform 2-3 times this year, including a winter concert, spring concert, and the Florida Bandmaster’s Association Music Performance Assessment.
The Cypress Creek Color Guard was established in 2017 when Cypress Creek HS was founded. In 2022, the color guard began to compete in the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit (FFCC). Any student can audition for fall color guard, which performs with our marching band, or winter guard, which performs on its own in the winter/spring. For more information please reach out to the director.
Our Color Guard is directed by Ms. Carly Bronson and assisted by Mrs. Strok-Feeley.
The CCHS Indoor Percussion Ensemble was formed in 2019 under the direction of Mr. Trevor Feeley. Since then, the ensemble has grown in skill and size. The group competes in the Florida Federation of Colorguards Circuit, and makes annual trips to the finals event in Daytona Beach, FL. Any student that is registered for a class within the Conservatory of Music may audition. Auditions typically occur near the end of the first semester.
The Indoor Percussion Ensemble is directed by Mr. Brenden Dozier, Mr. Trevor Feeley, and Ms. Rachel Henry.
In 2021, the Jazz Studies program was added to the Conservatory of Music. This program focuses on real world applications of jazz studies–student lead rehearsals with a focus on gig driven rehearsal practices and improvisation led pedagogy. Students learn how to seek out performances through writing professional emails and working with promoters and managers to get themselves a performance.
Enrollment is open to any BAND student, grades 9-12. Jazz students MUST be enrolled in a band course to enroll in the jazz studies program.
