Our Ensembles
Learn more about Manchester High School's bands!
In-School Ensembles
CONCERT BAND
Mr. Cancellieri
The concert band is comprised of individuals who play brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments. This is a non-auditioned ensemble. Anyone who has previous experience playing brass, woodwind, or percussion instruments are welcome to register.
JAZZ Ensemble
Mr. Berry
The jazz ensemble is comprised of band musicians who play different styles of jazz music. The jazz ensemble is typically comprised of flutes, saxophones, trumpets, trombones, keyboard/piano, drumset, guitar, and bass. While this group is generally non-auditioned, students join the band depending on what instrument vacancies exist. There are also opportunities for vocalists to perform with the jazz ensemble (vocalists must audition). Please contact Mr. Berry for more information.
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE
Mr. Cancellieri
The percussion ensemble is comprised of students who want to learn or are already passionate about different percussion instruments such as xylophone, vibraphone, shakers, triangles, tambourines, and more. It is often offered as a beginner's class (for students to little-to-no experience) or an advanced class (for students with at least one full year of high school experience).
EXTRACURRICULARS
MARCHING BAND
Mr. Berry, Mr. Cancellieri, Ms. Rosa, Mrs. Clough
The MHS Marching Band is a group that takes their performances on the road. The Marching Band is comprised of woodwinds, brass, percussion (drumline and pit) as well as a Colorguard. Members of the marching band march and perform a half-time show at a variety of events such as parades, festivals, football games, and assorted competitions. Experience is required to play with the woodwinds, brass, or drumline. You must be able to read music to join the pit. You do not need previous experience to join the Colorguard. The Marching Band is also partnered with Illing Middle School and meets after school on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with intermittent Saturday competitions in the Fall.
SANTA BAND
Mr. Cancellieri
Santa Band is a small, beloved ensemble within the Manchester community. It is comprised of band members who play holiday-themed music within the Manchester community in the winter. Individuals not involved in the band are welcome to contact Mr. C for opportunities to play small percussion instruments like bells, shakers, or tambourines.
JAZZ COMBO
Mr. Berry
The jazz combo is a select group that performs advanced jazz repertoire. Individuals who wish to join the jazz combo must audition.
MODERN BAND
Mr. DeSorbo
Modern band is an ensemble that performs a variety of contemporary genres like rock, pop, alternative, grunge, and others. The modern band set up typically consists of electric guitars, electric bass, keyboard, and a vocalist with some occasional small percussion instruments. Please contact Mr. DeSorbo for more information.