Academic Bands

​Wind Ensemble
This is the premier band at Apex High School and is comprised mostly of upper classmen, but freshmen are encouraged to audition. This is an auditioned, Honors level class. The band director gives out audition music to both Apex High and “feeder” middle school students in the spring. Students will perform grade 5-6 music from the North Carolina Band Association music list. Students will also learn basic/advanced music theory.

Concert Band II 
Entry in this class is also by audition or by recommendation of a middle school director. Students will perform grade 4-5-6 music from the North Carolina Band Association music list. Students will also learn basic/intermediate music theory.

Concert Band I
No audition is required for this class. It is mostly comprised of freshmen and will perform grade 4-5 music from the North Carolina Band Association music list. Students will learn basic music theory.

2024-25 Band Syllabus and Performance Dates

2024-24 Instrument Rental Form (both concert bands and marching band)



We invite you to preview our concerts by visiting the Apex High Band YouTube channel.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Jazz Band
Like the marching band, The Apex High School Jazz Bands are all voluntary non-academic bands, and meet after school one to two days each week beginning in November after marching season ends.  Students are placed in a jazz band based on musical ability and prior Jazz experience.  We welcome anyone who wants to play Jazz.  Regular attendance at Jazz rehearsals is required.  

Marching Band
Apex High has a large marching band that plays at home football games, competes to several competitions throughout the season, and marches in local parades. Practices start over the summer, usually at the start of August and run throughout the fall. The Marching Band competes locally and regionally and has a reputation of high musical standards and quality.  All who wish to participate in marching band must also be registered for concert band classes.  

Musical Pit Orchestra

Each spring, the Apex Peak Players, Apex Chorus, and Apex Band combine to produce a high-quality musical.  The music for the musical is performed by members of the Apex Band.  Typically, select Wind Ensemble students play the musical as the musical demands are very high for high school players.