Acknowledged as one of the premier high school
ensembles in the state of Louisiana, the
Northshore High School Wind Symphony is selected from the most outstanding
musicians attending NorthshoreHigh School. Members of
the Wind Symphony are regularly selected for parish, district, state, regional,
and national honor bands. The Wind Symphony has consistently earned superior
ratings at district, state, and national festivals. The Northshore High School
Wind Symphony pursues the highest professional standards and is determined to
bring its audiences the finest artistic repertoire from all musical periods,
cultures, and styles.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band has developed an exemplary
reputation for their performances. Membership is drawn from some of the finest
musicians attending NorthshoreHigh School. The ensemble is dedicated
to playing outstanding and challenging works of diverse musical styles while
furthering wind music of artistic and historical significance.
Concert Band
The Concert Band fosters the highest
performance standards while offering its members an opportunity to expand their
technical, intellectual, and musical horizons. The group seeks to broaden
performance skills through the programming of exemplary literature while
fostering an interest in the band as an integral part of the American musical
scene.
Jazz Ensemble
The Northshore
High School Jazz Ensemble is composed of students
wishing to expand their musical talents into the
truly American art form of jazz. The Jazz Ensemble
has upheld a tradition of being one of the finest
high school groups in the region. They perform a
wide range of repertoire including Glen Miller big
band standards, small combo pieces by Miles Davis
and John Coltrane and more current funk and
jazz/rock. They frequently perform at jazz
competitions and host professional jazz musicians in
solo appearances. This ensemble provides students an
excellent opportunity to develop an understanding of
jazz chord structures, jazz solo and improvisational
techniques.
Panther Pride
Marching Band
The Panther Pride Marching Band enjoys a reputation of excellence for
high quality musical and visual performances. One of the most visible
organizations on campus, the ensemble performs for thousands of audience members
at a variety of athletic events, parades, festivals, and contests. The Panther
Pride Marching Band embodies the spirit and pride of NorthshoreHigh School.
The band regularly places in the Top 10 at the Louisiana Showcase of Marching
Bands, and was named Grand Champion of the Cotton Bowl Marching Contest in
2008.
The Belles
The Belles are an
integral part of the Northshore High School Marching
Band. They develop skills in dance, flag routines
and rifles that add color and movement to the
Marching Band shows and street parades. The Belles
also perform synchronized dance routines in the
stands at football games accompanying the Band.
After marching season the Belles develop their
winter guard show to be performed at competitions
state wide. Membership in The Belles occurs through
an audition process in the Spring and is open to all
students.