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Wind Symphony I, II, III, IV and V

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Wind Symphonies provide students with a balanced comprehensive study of music through the concert band program, which develops skills in the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains. Instruction is designed so that students are enabled to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. Ensemble and solo activities are designed to develop elements of musicianship including, but not limited: (1) tone production, (2) technical skills, (3) intonation, (4) music reading skills, (5) listening skills (6) analyzing music and (7) studying historically significant styles of literature.

Experiences include, but are not limited to, improvising, conducting, playing by ear and sight-reading. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in order to connect the performer with the audience. Students experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom.

Students are also required to participate in pep band periodically. Pep bands perform at varsity girls and boys home basketball games. They are not required to pay admission to the games.  Pep band schedules will be distributed in concert band class.

Activity Fee:  There is an activity fee for all students enrolled in a concert band. The money is used for contest entry fees, guest conductors and artists, music rental, etc. The fee is due at the beginning of the school year.

Performance Attire:  Wind Symphony members are responsible for purchasing a concert dress or tuxedo for performances.  For detailed information on the Wind Symphony uniform, click here.  Concert Band Uniforms

Schedule:  Please refer to the concert band calendar for scheduled rehearsals and performances.  Concert Band Schedule

Wind Symphony I & II

Band repertoire must be the highest caliber.  Mastery of advanced wind band technique must be evident.  Areas of refinement consist of advanced techniques including, but not limited to:  (1) intonation, (2) balance and blend, (3) breathing, (4) tone production, (5) tone quality, (6) technique, (7) rhythm, (8) sight-reading, and (9) critical listening skills.  Evaluation of music and music performances is included.

Wind Symphony III, IV & V

In addition, students perform, with expression and technical accuracy, a large and varied repertoire of concert band literature that is developmentally appropriate.  Evaluation of music and music performances is included.