Ensembles

The Symphony Orchestra is one of College Park's premier ensembles. Membership is by audition only and combines the top players from Chamber Orchestra & Wind Ensemble. Students in CPSO must commit to evening rehearsals once a week since this ensemble is extra-curricular. 

The Wind Ensemble is one of College Park's premier ensembles. Students are admitted only after achieving a high level of mastery on their instrument and after completing a successful audition. Students from this ensemble are chosen for membership in the Symphony Orchestra. 

The Chamber Orchestra is College Park's advanced orchestra class. Students are admitted by audition and generally complete one year in the entry level String Orchestra class before being admitted. Freshmen may be admitted to Chamber orchestra by audition only. 

The Symphonic Band is an intermediate level ensemble that is comprised of sophomores, juniors and seniors who have completed one year in the Concert Band. An audition is not required for this class. However, an audition is required for freshmen only.

With some exceptions, freshmen wind and percussion students are placed in the Concert Band for a year of study in which progress is made in instrumental technique and musicianship. Preparation is made in this class for later participation in Symphonic Band or Wind Ensemble. 

The String Orchestra is College Park's entry level orchestra class. An audition is not required for admission into this ensemble. The class focuses on basic musicianship skills in preparation for upper level ensembles. Most freshmen will enroll in this class. 

The Jazz Ensemble is the premiere jazz band at College Park. Placement in Jazz Ensemble is by audition only. The group studies jazz works of moderate to advanced levels and participates in many festivals and jazz events.  

The Jazz Band is our entry level jazz band at College Park. This class provides interested students with an opportunity to improve upon their understanding of jazz technique - no audition required. 

The College Park Falcon Pep Band plays at all home varsity football games in the fall semester and is comprised of all band students in Concert Band, Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble. At roughly 130 strong, the Falcon Pep Band plays popular tunes in the stands during football games but does not march. Playing at football games in the Falcon Pep Band counts as performances and are part of each student’s grade in their respective band class. See the current calendar at 

www.cphsmusic.org/events-calendar  for all home varsity football dates.