The Symphonic Band at Broad Run is comprised of a mix of younger and older musicians, students learning a new instrument, or students who are interested in taking a band class without the rigor of Wind Ensemble. All of our Wind Ensemble students started out in Symphonic Band, and this ensemble helps aspiring students prepare for enrollment in Wind Ensemble later in their high school career. Students in this group will play moderately challenging music, learn basic music theory as it pertains to their respective instrument, and have fun learning how to prepare and perform properly. This group performs numerous times throughout the school year, and is offered as an Honors level class, or an Academic level class. Students at Farmwell Middle School are expected to remain in band throughout their three years to gain the most benefit from being in this ensemble.
Auditions for this group take place in the spring of the previous school year and these are used to determine chair order.
Let Mr. Blanks know here if you have questions regarding this ensemble!