CHS Jazz Band performs at the Ashland Univ
Maplerock Jazz Festival
Band Trip 2019
 Watch this presentation to see the exciting opportunity our HS band students will have to learn and experience music in new ways in April 2019.
Summer Schedule 2018
Information about the 2018 Summer Band Camp dates and rehearsal times.

Congratulations Crestwood Symphonic Winds
on your OMEA Large Group Contest
Superior Rating

A Tradition of Excellence.
​A Variety of Music.

There are many opportunities that exist for students interested in band at the High School Level that encompass a variety of musical styles. 

Scarlet Guard Marching Band & Color Guard

The Scarlet Guard is known for the complexity of music and showmanship within the marching band community. The marching band participates in Half Time performances during the Football Season as well as regional OMEA, MidStates and Bands of America competitions.

​The 2017 Scarlet Guard season came to a conclusion with the MidStates Band Association Championship competition at Dayton, Ohio

Symphonic Winds

The Crestwood High School Symphonic Winds is the top music performance ensemble in the Crestwood Local School District. With a diverse range of musical selections and powerful performances, this group gives students a strong basis of upper level musicianship skills. This ensemble is to give students a firm foundation of musical fundamentals and begin to learn how to create more emotive music. Students performing in this ensemble spend 3 hours a week outside of the normal school day to rehearse and create music. The Concert Band is under the direction of Mrs. Rachel Caldwell with assistance from Erin Miller.

Jazz Band

​The Crestwood High School Jazz Band these students have a strong passion to learn about jazz, funk, blues, and swing music. This extra curricular band meets twice a week to work on jazz basics including improvisation, 12-bar blues, and extended chords. This group is an addition to the basics built upon in the other high school ensembles. This ensemble is under the direction of Mrs. Rachel Caldwell.
The Scoop on OMEA Marching Band Scoring
It is always exciting to attend OMEA Marching Band Adjudicated Performances to see the creativity and talents of the Scarlet Guard and other bands from around the state. But have you wondered what the judges are looking at as the bands perform? Click on the link below to learn about the scoring system.