Lyric Winds

Tays Junior High Lyric Winds

The Tays Lyric Winds is the third performing ensemble in the TJH Band. It is composed of 6th, 7th, 8th graders based on end of the year auditions. The Lyric Winds plays the third most technically challenging music in the program. 

Lyric Winds Responsibilities 

Fall Semester: Lyric Winds students are encouraged to audition for Region Band and expected to perform at two concerts in the fall semester. Students that audition for Region Band will attend a once a week sectional in September and October where they will work on the region audition music. All students will also prepare music for a fall and winter concert in the fall semester.

Spring Semester: Lyric Winds students are expected to perform a solo at Solo and Ensemble contest and perform at three concerts in the spring semester. Students will attend two rehearsals with a piano accompanist in January for Solo and Ensemble. Then, students will attend a once a week sectional in February and March where they will work on their UIL concert music. Students will attend the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation in March. Students will also prepare music for a Pre-UIL and spring concert in the spring semester.

Athletics: Concerning conflicts with athletics, we work closely with the TJH coaches to ensure that students can participate in sectionals, practices, tryouts, concerts and games during all semesters.