Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble students are required to participate in marching band. Mandatory rehearsals include one week of summer band camp and after school rehearsals twice per week. Students planning to participate in a school-sponsored fall sport may choose to not participate in marching band if the sport conflicts with marching band rehearsals or performances. Wind Ensemble performs only the highest quality wind literature to challenge students, provide historical and cultural perspective, extended student engagement, and increase aesthetic depth. Successful students will demonstrate extensive growth in musicianship, instrumental technique, music literacy, and rehearsal and performance discipline. Students are required to attend all rehearsals and performances. Students may enroll in Symphonic Band for an additional elective credit.

Wind Ensemble & Chamber Choir Combo is designed for students interested in being a member of both the Wind Ensemble and the Chamber Choir. Because the two ensembles rehearse during the same period, instructors will design a rotating schedule allowing students to be successful members of both ensembles. Students are required to attend all rehearsals and performances.

Prerequisites

Audition (see Symphonic Band)

Additional Requirements

Family service and financial obligations to the music boosters (WASBA)

Course Documentation

Students will refer to the Schoology LMS for all assigned material