The Analy Instrumental Music Program is distinguished within California as having one of the
highest ratios of band and orchestra students to total student population.
At the core of our program are the Winter and Spring concerts which are not to be missed!
The Analy combined bands traditionally perform
the National Anthem in the fall at a San Francisco Giants game. Analy takes pride
in hosting the annual Fall Festival where ensembles from the North Bay, and beyond, perform
before an audience of university-level music directors who in turn provide valuable
clinics to the groups. In the Spring, the combined bands march in Sebastopol's Apple
Blossom Parade.
Vance Regan became the Director of the Instrumental Music Program at
Analy in 1992. Since that time, the program has expanded from 3 bands to
4 bands plus an orchestra. Student enrollment in band and orchestra
increased from 65 to 215 students. Approximately 15% of the Analy
student body participates in the instrumental music program. 90% of
band and orchestra students enroll in instrumental music classes throughout their
four years of high school.
The Analy Honor Band and Jazz Band and more recently, the Orchestra, compete in music festivals annually
and consistently achieve top ratings.
Analy's orchestra is open to students with an interest in string
instruments. Students range in experience from beginners to advanced.
They play a variety of both classical and modern music and perform at
concerts and festivals.. The class now meets as a part of the regular schedule.
Our Jazz Band regularly performs at local fundraisers and award events, provides live
music at Analy's Swing Dances, and participates in jazz festivals throughout Northern
California. The Jazz Band took top honors with a command performance
rating at the Santa Cruz competition in March, 2005.
Students in this band are able to play at Grade 5 Level, which is very
advanced and at the college level. The students must demonstrate the ability
and the willingness to perform.
In recent years, the Honor Band has had the distinction of performing at festivals
in both Chicago and Boston. This year, the Honor Band was invited to perform in
the Heritage Festival's National Competition in San Francisco at Davies
Symphony Hall.
Students enter this band after successful completion of Intermediate Band
and by meeting all requirements. Students can also audition for placement
into the Advanced Band at the discretion of the Director. This band plays
at Grade 4 Level, which is an advanced high school level.
Students who enter this band have played for 3 or more years. They can read
music at a Grade 3 Level, which is the typical level for high school band students.
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