Wind Ensemble 

The Wind Ensemble is the most prestigious and select concert organization of the band program and is comprised of advanced wind and percussion instrumentalists whose musical commitment is the performance of the finest wind band and wind orchestra music. The music literature of this group is of recognized quality, focusing on grade III through VI literature. Students participating in the Wind Ensemble are of high caliber and are exceptionally self-motivated. Grading is challenging, demanding and rewarding. Acceptance into Wind Ensemble will be by audition only. Class size is limited to pre-determined instrumentation. Wind Ensemble can be taken as an honors level course.

Individual/at-home practice outside of normal school hours is imperative and required. Openings to wind instrumentalists and percussionists are made readily available in the Spring of each year. Wind Ensemble seeks to enhance the potential of each studentʼs unique talents and understanding of music.

It is our philosophy that the things students do each day have a bearing on their final grade. Concurrently, grades will be determined by student attitude, attendance, improvement in musicianship, leadership and overall participation. With this in mind, grades for all performance groups will be earned in the following areas:

• Class participation/attendance

• Performance of all scales/advanced repertoire/smart music evaluations

• Attendance at weekly lessons

• Practice assignments/showing improvement

• Required concert performances