Smiths Station High School

Wind Symphony

Wind Symphony is designed for students to learn music through performance in band. Prior experience is necessary. Students will perform concerts throughout the year and all performances are mandatory. Additionally, students will learn to perform as a member of a team. This course is considered the advanced level of our concert bands.

Contact:
Dr. Gene Butler
Director of Bands
butler.gene@lee.k12.al.us

Symphonic Band

Symphonic Band is designed for students to learn music through performance in band. Prior experience is necessary. Students will perform concerts throughout the year and all performances are mandatory. Additionally, students will learn to perform as a member of a team. This course is considered the intermediate level of our concert bands.

Contact:
Kevin Wright
Associate Director of Bands
wright.kevin@lee.k12.al.us

Concert Band

Concert Band is designed for students to learn music through performance in band. Prior experience is necessary. Students will perform concerts throughout the year and all performances are mandatory. Additionally, students will learn to perform as a member of a team. This course is considered the beginning level of our concert bands.

Contact:
Dr. Gene Butler
Director of Bands
butler.gene@lee.k12.al.us

Kevin Wright
Associate Director of Bands
wright.kevin@lee.k12.al.us

Big Band and Lab Band

Jazz Band is a performance based ensemble for instrumental musicians. Students will study and perform music from the genres of jazz, pop, Latin, and rock. Outside of school rehearsals and performances are mandatory.

Contact:
Chris Cox
SSJHS Associate Director of Bands (Big Band)
cox.chris@lee.k12.al.us

Kevin Wright
Associate Director of Bands (Lab Band)
wright.kevin@lee.k12.al.us

Pop Band

Contact:
Kevin Wright
Associate Director of Bands
wright.kevin@lee.k12.al.us

“Panther Spirit” Marching Band

Marching band is a performance based band. The marching band performs at football games, pep rallies, and competitions throughout the Southeastern United States. Students work hard and learn life skills in marching band. The marching band includes woodwinds, brass, percussion, majorettes, danceline, and color guard.  Outside of school rehearsals mandatory.

Contact:
Dr. Gene Butler
Director of Bands
butler.gene@lee.k12.al.us

Pantherettes

Contact:
Kailen Brown
Pantherette Sponsor
brown.kailen@lee.k12.al.us

Majorettes

Contact:
Kate Blackmon
Majorette Sponsor
senn.katherine@lee.k12.al.us

Color Guard

Contact:
Virginia Stephens
Color Guard Sponsor
stephens.virginia@lee.k12.al.us

Chamber Ensembles

Chamber ensembles are performance based ensembles. Each group has it's own special music to match what instruments are in the group. Outside of school rehearsals and performances are mandatory.

Contact:
Dr. Gene Butler
Director of Bands
butler.gene@lee.k12.al.us

Kevin Wright
Associate Director of Bands
wright.kevin@lee.k12.al.us