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The Falcon Vanguard is the primary athletic band and outdoor performance ensemble at East River. The Courtside Players is our smaller, indoor athletic band that performs at basketball games and other indoor sporting events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image][vc_column_text]Concert Ensembles
At East River, we have two performing concert band ensembles: the Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band. We also have a Beginning Band for students who have never played an instrument before![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”67″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]“Flight of Sound” Jazz Ensemble
The Jazz Ensemble is open to all students who play a big band instrument. Admission is by audition and director recommendation only. Specializing in all types of music including swing, Latin, rock, and funk, the Jazz Ensemble has a busy performance schedule.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”210″ img_size=”full”][vc_column_text]Percussion
Our percussion department includes marching battery, marching front ensemble, concert percussion, jazz percussion, and indoor percussion ensemble.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image][vc_column_text]Guard Program
The Guard Program is comprised of the marching guard and the Indoor Guard. The guard is active all year and participates in many events throughout the year.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image][vc_column_text]Chamber Music at East River
At East River High, we have many Chamber ensembles including woodwind choir, brass choir, percussion ensemble, and numerous smaller performing groups.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]