The EnsemblesThe program offers many ensembles. Every member in the Wildcat band is placed in a ensemble to help them reach their highest potential. We have a performance group for every musician.
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The Wildcat Marching Band
The Marching Band in composed of all CCHS Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, and Color Guard students. Performs at all varsity football games, pep rallies, and at various band competitions during the fall semester. This is the largest organization on campus and most recognized performance ensemble in the band program.
Concert Ensembles
Wind EnsembleThis group is comprised of the most advanced musicians in the program who strive for the highest level of music performance and artistic excellence. This ensemble performs college-level literature and members are expected to be leaders in the Clear Creek High School band program. All students study privately, compete in district band auditions, and participate in UIL solo and ensemble contest. This group takes an out-of-state trip every other year and in-state on the alternate years. Sectionals and after school rehearsal are held during the spring semester and are a required part of being in the ensemble.
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Symphonic BandThis group is comprised of students with solid fundamentals on their instrument and who are still developing their musical artistry. Members of this ensemble take private lessons, audition for Region band, and compete in UIL solo and ensemble contest. This ensemble performs advanced high school band literature. Sectionals are held after school following marching season and are a required part of being in the ensemble.
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Concert BandThis ensemble is comprised of students who are refining the fundamentals of their instrument. There is a strong emphasis on improving technical skills and overall tone quality. Many of these students take private lessons and participate in UIL solo and ensemble contest. This band performs at UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest in the spring. Sectionals are held after school during the spring semester.
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Visual Ensembles
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Marching Band/Color Guard
Known as Creek Guard or the CCCC, the Clear Creek Color Guard is a dance-based performing ensemble that holds auditions every semester. The color guard offers two class periods, advanced and cadet. Advanced class is for returning members who are comfortable with dance and equipment skills, including leaps, turns, and flag tossing. Cadet class is for new members who are learning the basics. '
During the fall, the color guard performs as part of the Wildcat Marching Band for the halftime show, in the stands, in parades and pep rallies, and in competition.
During the fall, the color guard performs as part of the Wildcat Marching Band for the halftime show, in the stands, in parades and pep rallies, and in competition.
Winter Guard
During winter, the guard competes in the Texas Color Guard Circuit and Winter Guard International as an indoor winter guard. Winter Guard shows are performed on a basketball court and feature equal parts dance, acting, and equipment spinning.
Following winter guard, the team competes with solos and ensembles written and performed by the student members, and hosts a Spring Show.
Following winter guard, the team competes with solos and ensembles written and performed by the student members, and hosts a Spring Show.