This is the top performing concert ensemble, considered the “varsity” concert band. Students in this band are the most advanced musicians in the program, and thus, they must demonstrate the highest levels of tonal production, technical proficiency, and musical maturity. A strong commitment to individual practice and musical growth is expected. The students in the Wind Ensemble are expected to audition for the All-Region Band and perform a solo at UIL solo contest. Failure to adequately prepare for either could be cause for reassignment to a lower ensemble. A weekly sectional (either before or after school) is required of all students throughout the fall and spring semesters, in addition to scheduled evening full band clinic/rehearsals in the spring semester. Private lessons/master classes are strongly encouraged to excel in this band, and to maintain the student’s required level of skill. Performance requirements will include the Christmas concert, Spring concert, UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, and other special events and festival performances as scheduled. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required. 

This is our second-highest performing concert ensemble. Students in this band are also expected to demonstrate a high level of tonal production, technical proficiency, and musical maturity. Students in the Symphonic Band are highly encouraged to audition for the All-Region Band, and they are expected to perform a solo at the UIL solo contest. A commitment to individual practice and musical growth is expected from each student. A weekly sectional (either before or after school) is required of all students throughout the fall and spring semesters, in addition to scheduled evening full band clinic/rehearsals in the spring semester. Private lessons/master classes are strongly encouraged to excel in this band, and to maintain the student’s required level of skill. Performance requirements will include the Christmas concert, Spring concert, UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest, and other special events and festival performances as scheduled. Attendance at all scheduled performances is required.