TDHS Music Programs & Ensembles

Introduction Section

At Thomas Downey High School, our music department offers a diverse range of performance opportunities designed to foster artistic growth, teamwork, and musical excellence. Whether performing on the field, in the concert hall, or in the community, our student musicians represent the proud tradition of the TDHS Knights.

Performance Ensembles

🎺 Marching Band & Color Guard

• Overview: Combining musical performance with visual choreography, the Marching Band and Color Guard perform at regional parades, competitions throughout northern California during the fall season.

• Key Events: Pitman Review of Champions, Lodi Grape Bowl Classic, and regional competitions.

🎼 Concert & Symphonic Band

• Overview: The core instrumental ensemble focusing on fundamental techniques, tone quality, and traditional to contemporary wind band literature.

• Key Events: Winter Concert, MCS Music Festival, CMEA Bay Large Ensemble Festival, and Spring Final Concert.

🎷 Jazz Ensemble

• Overview: A select performing group dedicated to exploring jazz, funk, rock, and Latin styles, with an emphasis on improvisation and ensemble precision.

• Key Events: Community events, MCS Music Festival, joint concerts, and regional jazz festivals.

🎻 Orchestra

• Overview: Dedicated to string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) and full orchestral works, showcasing classical and contemporary repertoire.

• Key Events: Orchestra Concert, Joint Winter Concert, MCS Music Festival, and Spring Final Concert.

🎤 Choir Programs

• Overview: Offering vocal instruction across multiple skill levels, focusing on vocal technique, sight-reading, and choral harmony across diverse musical styles.

• Key Events: Fall Choir Concert, Winter Choir Concert, Community Caroling, MCS Music Festival, and Spring Final Concert.

🪕 Mariachi

• Overview: Unique contemporary ensembles celebrating traditional regional music alongside modern popular styles

• Key Events: Fall Mariachi Concert

Director Support Section

• Have questions about a specific program? Contact our music directors or reach out to the Booster Boa

• Alexis True - Instrumental Music Director - true.a@monet.k12.ca.us

• Katharine Winkler - Instrumental Music Teacher - winkler.k@monet.k12.ca.us

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