Scottish Highlander Marching Band

All band students are members of the Marching Band. It is made up of 9th -12th grade students, Winds, Percussion, Bag Pipes, and Scottish Dancers. The Marching Band performs at school football games, numerous Parades and Competitions around Central Florida, and for the Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment held in the Fall.

2007-2008 Accolades
Excellent Ratings at the 2007 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Band Music Performance Assessment

2007 Tarpon Springs Outdoor Music Festival
3rd Place in Division AA
Outstanding Woodwinds

2007 Lake Wales Invitational
3rd Place in Division
Superior Award
Superintendent Award for Most Entertaining

2006-2007 Marching Band Accolades:
SUPERIOR RATINGS at the 2006 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Band Music Performance Assessment
This continues the 5 year tradition of Superior Ratings for the Marching Band.

2006 Tarpon Springs Outdoor Music Festival
2nd Place in Division AA
Outstanding Music, Brass, Percussion, Auxiliary

2006 East Lake Invitational
3rd Place in Division AAA

STRAIGHT SUPERIOR Ratings at the 2004 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Band Music Performance Assessment.

SUPERIOR Ratings at the 2003 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Band Music Performance Assessment.

SUPERIOR Ratings at the 2002 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Band Music Performance Assessment.

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band is the premiere performing ensemble at Dunedin High School. The group in an audition-only ensemble selecting the finest musicians from DHS to perform and compete throughout the year.
The Symphonic Band performs once in the Fall and three times in the Spring. Once at the Florida Bandmasters Association Music Performance Assessment, Final concert, and at Graduation.
 

Symphonic Band Accolades

• STRAIGHT EXCELLENT RATINGS FBA STATE ASSESSMENT 2007

• SUPERIOR Ratings at the 2007 FBA Concert MPA.

• Straight GOOD Ratings at the 2006 STATE FBA Concert MPA (First Time participating in the school's history)

• STRAIGHT SUPERIOR Ratings at the 2006 FBA Concert MPA.

• SUPERIOR Ratings at the 2005 FBA Concert MPA.

• EXCELLENT Ratings at the 2004 FBA Concert MPA.

• STRAIGHT SUPERIOR Ratings at the 2003 FBA Concert MPA.

Concert Band

The Concert Band is one of Dunedin High School's instrumental ensembles. They perform three times a year, one Fall concert and two Spring concerts. The primary goal of the Concert Band is to prepare students with the technical, musical, and philosophical tools needed to be a member of the Symphonic Band.
The Concert Band earned Excellent Ratings at the 2006 FBA Concert MPA.
The Concert Band earned Excellent Ratings at the 2005 FBA Concert MPA.

Pipe Band

The Pipe Band is unique to Dunedin High School. Grade 4-A pipe band competes throughout the year at many of the Highland Games and Celtic Festivals in the United States, Canada, and Scotland.
The pipe band is lead by Mr. Sandy Keith, a world renowned piper.

Grade 4 Champion Supreme 2004, 2005.

Percussion Ensemble

With the addition of a Percussion Techniques course, we are adding a percussion ensemble. They will perform a variety of music using a vast array of instrument possibilities, from Brake Drums and Trash Cans to Marimbas and Tam-Tams.

2 O'clock Lab Band

The Jazz Ensemble meets after school once a week and performs on the Winter and End of year concert. members are from both bands and all levels of performing abilities.