Symphonic Band is San Mateo High's advanced band, ideal for students with several years of instrument experience. Students study and perform classical and contemporary arrangements of varying lengths and complexity while further developing music fundamentals and instrument-specific skills. This ensemble shows off their musical progress (and prowess) in a number of performances, including rallies and football games as part of Pep Band, Winter and Spring Concerts in the Performing Arts Center, and “Carnegie in the Library” featuring solos, duets and smaller ensembles in an intimate setting. One yer of SMHS Concert Band required or Middle School Teacher Recommendation.