Concert Bands
The Concert Bands at Pope High School are the heartbeat of our music program, fostering excellence in musicianship and performance. We offer three ensembles that rehearse during the school day, each providing students with opportunities to grow as musicians and showcase their talents in multiple concerts throughout the Fall, Winter, and Spring.
The Pope Wind Symphony, our premier ensemble, has earned prestigious invitations to perform at distinguished events, including the 2020 & 2024 Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, the 2023 University of Georgia 'JanFest', and the 2022 University of Tennessee Chattanooga Honor Band Festival. These performances highlight the dedication and artistry of our students and directors, reinforcing Pope’s reputation for musical excellence.
Through rigorous repertoire and enriching performance experiences, our concert bands continue to inspire and elevate the standard of instrumental music education at Pope High School.
2020 & 2024 Georgia Music Educators In-Service Conference | Athens, Georgia
District Honor Band | All-State Band and Orchestra Information
https://www.gmea.org/asb-information
Drone Practice Tool
https://www.dronetonetool.com/
Online Metronome
https://www.imusic-school.com/en/tools/online-metronome/
Tonal Energy App
Outside Ensembles (Audition Based - please visit websites for more information)
https://www.aso.org/education-community/atlanta-symphony-youth-orchestra
https://emoryyouthsymphony.org/
https://www.georgiayouthsymphony.org/
https://festival.musicforall.org/honor-band/
https://thearts.gsu.edu/educational-outreach/ryjo/
CLASS BAND RESOURCES
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| 2nd Period Band | 5th Period Band | 4th Period Band |
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Materials for Class: Pope Band Technique Book Tuner & Metronome Tuner Individualized Pickup Pencils Band Folder with Repertoire
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Materials for Class: Pope Band Technique Book Tuner & Metronome Tuner Individualized Pickup Pencils Band Folder with Repertoire |
Materials for Class: Pope Band Technique Book Tuner & Metronome Tuner Individualized Pickup Pencils Band Folder with Repertoire |
| INSTRUMENT | STEP UP MOUTHPIECES & ACCESSORIES | INTERMEDIATE | ADVANCED |
| FLUTE: An open holed flute with sterling silver construction is the best for intonation. A "B" foot joint is also advisable on both levels of instruments. Intermediate instruments generally have sterling silver headpieces while advanced instruments have sterling silver headpiece and body. All instruments listed here are open hole in construction. |
Piccolo: Gemeinhardt 4PMH |
Gemeinhardt 3SHB
Yamaha 381H |
Gemeinhardt 33SB Emerson Model 88B Yamaha 574H, 577H, 677H Azumi AZ2SRBO, AZ3SRBO |
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CLARINET: Intermediate & Advanced clarinets are made of Grenadilla wood and produce a more full and resonant sound than beginning instruments allowing them to play better in tune. |
Vandoren B45 Mouthpiece
Rovner Clarinet Ligature. |
Buffet E-12 Yamaha 400, 450 |
Buffet R-13 Yamaha 650, CSVR, CSV |
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BASS CLARINET: Intermediate & Advanced clarinets are made of Grenadilla wood and produce a more full and resonant sound than beginning instruments allowing them to play better in tune. |
Vandoren | Yamaha 221 |
Yamaha 621, 622 Buffet 1183 |
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OBOE: Intermediate & Advanced clarinets are made of wood and produce a more full and resonant sound than beginning instruments allowing them to play better in tune. Pope will only supply English Horns, should the music ask for this specialty instrument. |
Fox Renard 330 | Fox Renard 400, 450, 800, 880 | |
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ALTO SAX: These instruments offer improved construction, keywork and craftsmanship for better tone and intonation. A high 'F#" key is usually included. |
Selmer S80 C* Mouthpiece Rovner Ligature for Alto Sax |
Yamaha YTS-475 |
Yamaha YAS 82Z Selmer Paris Series III Reference 36 |
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TENOR SAX: These instruments offer improved construction, keywork and craftsmanship for better tone and intonation. A high 'F#" key is usually included. |
Selmer S80 C* Rovner Ligature for Tenor Sax |
Yamaha YTS-475 |
Yamaha YAS 82Z Selmer Paris III, Reference 36 |
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TRUMPET: A silver plated instruments with a medium-large bore provides a good foundation for tone production. All of these instruments offer both a third valve slide ring and first valve slide saddle for assistance in tuning. The Bach TR200 and Bach TR180 are very similar. Please talk to Mr. Sodders or Mr. Rudolph if you are interested in any trumpet upgrades. |
Bach 3C Mouthpiece
Mutes: Dennis Wick Yamaha JoRal |
Bach TR200S
Yamaha 300, 4335GS |
Bach: Stradivarius with a 37 or 43 Bell
Yamaha Xeno YTR-8335S |
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FRENCH HORN: Students may use a school owned F Horn, but if you are interested in purchasing one, here is our recommendation. |
Farkas Mouthpiece 7 or 8 Series |
Yamaha YHR567 |
Conn 8D
Yamaha: YHR 667 |
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TROMBONES: These trombones feature larger bores than beginning instruments allowing the students to produce a darker, warmer sound. They also include an "F" trigger attachment which is extremely helpful in navigating the faster moving HS music and technique.
When purchasing a new mouthpiece, please let the music store know the make and model of your instrument as there are Tenor and Large Shank model mouthpieces. |
Bach 6 1/2 AL Mouthpiece
Mutes: Dennis Wick Yamaha JoRal |
Yamaha: YSL 448G
Bach TB200 Series F
Shires Trombone
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Shires Trombone Q Series
Bach: Stradivarius |
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EUPHONIUMS: Students may use school owned euphoniums, but if you are interested in purchasing one, suggestions are on the right.
When purchasing a new mouthpiece, please let the music store know the make and model of your instrument as there are Tenor and Large Shank model mouthpieces. |
Bach 6 1/2 AL Mouthpiece |
Yamaha YEP 321S
King 2280 |
Yamaha YEP-642II
Miraphone M5000
Cerveny VFC-EP6566 |
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TUBAS: Students may use school owned euphoniums, but if you are interested in purchasing one, suggestions are on the right. |
Perantucci PT-88 |
St. Petersburg Model 202 Tuba
Yamaha YBBB 201WC |
Yamaha YBB-321WC, 621
Miraphone S186, 282 |
Flute
www.allthingsflute.com
bassoonflute@gmail.com | 770-997-0046
Oboe
Bassoon
bassoonflute@gmail.com | 770-997-0046
bassoonlessons@yahoo.com | 404-849-6425
Clarinet
bora.moon@hotmail.com
mikhail.boguslavsky@hies.org | 404-518-6912
770-403-7808
Saxophone
taylor.brandyn@gmail.com | 678-644-6752
johnjeffres@gmail.com 404-333-8785
gpaulo.saxophone@yahoo.com
678-557-2001
TRUMPET
470-776-9292
mmtrpt@hotmail.com | 216-570-6594
moser.ryan@gmail.com
French horn
richw1023@gmail.com | https://www.dashornstudio.com/
richw1023@gmail.com | 423-779-6990
Trombone
hollielawing@gmail.com
Euphonium
casanova.jason@gmail.com
adam@euphonium.com | 770-241-9119
patrick.wright01@gmail.com
Tuba
corey.sherman1@gmail.com
steven@atlantatubastudio.com | 404-317-0217
williampaulpritchard@yahoo.com | 404-234-5139
