John Wicker, Director of Bands
Graduate of Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Mr. Wicker leads all the instrumental ensembles at Tri. Mr.Wicker teaches high school Band, Music History/Appreciation, Music Theory/Composition, eventually the 6th and 8th Grade Exploring Music classes, 6th Grade Beginning Band and Junior High Band for 7th and 8th grade.
Mr. Wicker has performed in various world-class ensembles, such as Indiana Junior All-State Band in 2010 and 2011, IMEA band in 2015, and performed in solo and ensemble at ISSMA every year. He has also performed with the ISU Symphonic, and Wind Orchestra ensembles, which the WInd Orchestra has performed at IMEA, Midwest and at events in Iowa and New York. He also has traveled to Europe with the ISU school of music on their Europe trip they take every two years.
Mr. Wicker has performed in various world-class ensembles, such as Indiana Junior All-State Band in 2010 and 2011, IMEA band in 2015, and performed in solo and ensemble at ISSMA every year. He has also performed with the ISU Symphonic, and Wind Orchestra ensembles, which the WInd Orchestra has performed at IMEA, Midwest and at events in Iowa and New York. He also has traveled to Europe with the ISU school of music on their Europe trip they take every two years.
High School Advanced Concert Band
The Tri High Concert band consists of high school students from freshmen to seniors. With a wide range of ability levels all coming together to create music, students have the option of participating in IBA Honor Bands, ISSMA Solo & Ensemble, and various other solo opportunities. The band as a group participates in Christmas Programs, ISSMA Spring Concert Band Contest, and several other performances throughout the year. All high school members play in the stands for home football games to support our Titan Varsity Football team. Students have to be in 9th grade or above to be in the Advanced Band. Deserving 8th graders can be asked to join the group.
Tri High Marching Titans
The Tri High Marching Titans are major supporters of Tri High Athletics. They typically rehearse Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30-6 after school. The Marching Titans participate in several parades throughout the year as well as marching at all home football games. Members consist of students from grades 7th through 12th. Students can march an instrument or can join the Color Guard. Drum Line is chosen through informal auditions during the first summer band camp.
The 2017 Marching Titans competed on August 5th, 2017, at the Indiana State Fair Music For All Band Day for the first time since 1976. They earned a score of 51.025 and ended up in 37th place out of 49 bands. The Marching Titans are already building up and looking forward to an even stronger performance in the 2018 State Fair Band Day!
The 2017 Marching Titans competed on August 5th, 2017, at the Indiana State Fair Music For All Band Day for the first time since 1976. They earned a score of 51.025 and ended up in 37th place out of 49 bands. The Marching Titans are already building up and looking forward to an even stronger performance in the 2018 State Fair Band Day!
Titan Basketball Band
The Tri High Basketball Band plays for most home basketball games for both the girl's and boy's varsity basketball teams. All students in the high school concert band are required to play in the Basketball Band. Students get the opportunity to play pieces such as Crazy Train, Radioactive, Pirates of the Caribbean, Bang Bang, and many more.
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Marching List
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Marching List
Junior High Band
The Tri Junior High Concert Band consists of all 7th, and 8th grade instrumentalists. Students may join the Junior High Band even if they were not in the Elementary Band prior to Junior High. This band is full of growing musicians with lots of potential. They perform at Christmas Programs, Spring Programs, and participate in the ISSMA Spring Concert Band Festival. Students also have the option of participating in IBA All-Region Honor Band and ISSMA Solo & Ensemble Contest.
Jazz Band
The Tri High Jazz Band is a small group of students who get together every Wednesday after school 3:15-4:30 to dedicate some time to learning about the Jazz genre. These students are dedicated musicians who are looking to expand their musical talents and possibly learn a new instrument. It consists of trumpets, trombones, alto and tenor saxophone, and the rhythm section with drums, piano, and bass. This band is a new group that is looking to perform at small venues around the community, the Spring program, and even attend an ISSMA Jazz Festival.
Beginning Band
The Tri High Beginning Band is where the band department really starts. This group consists of any 6th graders wanting to learn to play an instrument. This year, the band has almost 25 students with amazing potential. They help teach each other fingerings and remind each other what they need to do to be successful as musicians. This group performs three times throughout the year at a Winter Elementary Program, Spring Elementary Program, and the Elementary Band Spring Awards Program where students get the opportunity to solo or perform in an ensemble. Select students are even invited to perform with the Junior High Band.
Need an instrument? Need instrument repairs? Need some reeds? Want to check out new music?! Visit the Muncie Music Center! Mr. Rick Williams also comes every Wednesday to repair any instruments or bring us supplies
Muncie Music Center
600 S Mulberry St, Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 284-4481
www.munciemusic.com
600 S Mulberry St, Muncie, IN 47305
(765) 284-4481
www.munciemusic.com