Large Ensembles

Symphonic Band

This group consists of predominantly 9th and 10th graders. This group is focused on preparing repertoire for our Winter and Spring Large Ensemble concerts. This group is also used as a space to develop technique and certain skills to achieve in a large group setting.

Wind Ensemble

This group is made up of predominantly upperclassmen. This group is for students to develop extended technique as the group plays challenging and diverse repertoire. Students in this group are also expected to perform in events outside of our Winter and Spring Concerts.

This group is audition-based which takes place annually in the Spring.

Suggested Materials by Section

Woodwinds

Proper Maintenance Equipment for your specific instrument, including cork grease. Attached below are cleaning kits, which you can also order individual parts of as needed.
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Oboe
- Saxophone - All except Bari
  - Saxophone Swabs are also recommended, which are sized for each instrument.
A Supply of Reeds and a case to store them in.
- Single Reeds - Students should have 4-5 working reeds in a case to interchange.
- Double Reeds - Students should have 2-3 working reeds in a case.
- If you have any questions about specific details or wish for any recommendations, please message Chris Burkhart or Elly Rolfes.

Brass Instruments

Percussion

We have district-wide recommendations through Steve Weiss Percussion. Click here to view.

If you are starting to purchase sticks at the Middle and High School and are unsure where to start, please message Ms. Rolfes.

Instrument and Mouth Piece Upgrades

As students come through and develop their musical skill at the high school level, the expectation of accomplishment and sound production rises. With the rise comes the need to invest in the instruments the students play. The more we are invested in a better sound, the better that sound will be.

Woodwinds

Clarinet

Vandoren B45 Mouthpiece
Vandoren M1 Lyre Mouthpiece
Rovner, Bonade, or Charles Bay Ligatures
Vandoren V12 Reeds (Strength 3.5 or 4)
Légère Reeds (Min. Strength 3)

Saxophone

Selmer C* Mouthpiece
Rovner or Charles Bay Ligatures
Vandoren Reeds (Blue Box, Size 3)
Légère Reeds (Min. Strength 3)
Please refrain from Neotech neckstraps

Brass

Trumpet

Bach 3C or 1.5C Mouthpiece

Horn

Parker Mouthpiece, Houghton 1 - Click Here

Schilke 29 or 30

Trombone/Euphonium

Parker Mouthpiece - Click Here
Bach 5G or 4G

Tuba

Parker Mouthpiece - Click Here
Helleberg 120S

As a Music Program, our goal is to provide an environment that develops a students abilities both as a member of a Large Ensemble and as an individual musician. We encourage any student interested to audition for the Sussex County and Delaware All-State Groups.

All-State Information

All-State selects the top members from Middle and High Schools throughout the State. Auditions are In-Person, along with a reading rehearsal before the Festival weekend. All information can be found on their website, linked here.

All-County Information

Sussex County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) hosts a festival selecting the top members from Middle and High Schools throughout the County. Auditions are In-person, along with a reading rehearsal before the festival dates. All information can be found on their website, linked here.

In addition we highly encourage participation in our general music course offerings at Cape High. Those courses include: AP Music Theory, Music Technology, Voice, Beginning Piano, Beginning Guitar

Google Sites

Report abuse