Marching Band
The Sound of North marching band combined with the Columbus East marching band to form one band called The Sound and Spirit of Columbus in 2021. Please click on HERE to be directed to our marching band website.
The Sound of North is a consistent ISSMA Semi-state and State finalist in the extremely competitive Class A division. Our program prides itself in the idea that "everyone plays a part" and is all inclusive. While being in such a high level program takes commitment, hard work, and tenacity, students who participate agree that this is one of their favorite activities of their entire high school career.
Concert Bands
Offering three concert bands to suit any student's ability level our program challenges students daily and throughout their entire high school career. Our concert band is mostly comprised of freshman. Our symphonic band is more challenging and a place for those students to work on fine tuning their musical talent. Our wind ensemble is audition based and is extremely competitive. They are a 20 time ISSMA State Concert Band Finalist. Students at Columbus North pride themselves on excellence and over 80 students take private lessons.
Jazz Band
We offer three jazz bands to suit each student's ability level. These courses are in addition to their primary study in either a concert band or orchestra. Our three bands are all consistent GOLD rated groups with our top band (25th street jazz) being named top honor band at many festivals over the years.
Pep Band
Our voluntary pep band is a great way to hang out, play awesome music, and support our girls and boys basketball teams. The pep band plays at select games throughout the winter.
Orchestra
Our orchestra is a consistent GOLD rated ensemble in Group I through the Indiana State School Music Association. During the class day students focusing on strings work to develop their skills through small and large group instruction. Performances include both string only and full orchestra pieces.
Color Guard
Our Color Guard participates as part of the Sound and Spirit of Columbus Marching band in the fall and competes separately in the IHSCGA circuit in the winter. These students are extremely dedicated to dance, performance, and pageantry throughout the year! Our school offers a color guard class option during the 1st semester to coincide with marching band obligations.