Wind Ensemble—slightly smaller than the Concert Band, with specific instrumentation; usually has more 8th graders than 7th graders; performs at fall & spring concerts, JAM fundraiser concert, spring music assembly; IESA Organization Contest, 8th grade promotion. Dress for most performances is Music Dept. t-shirt and khakis.
Course Outline for Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra:
- Review fundamentals – 3 weeks
- Marching Band (Concert Band & Wind Ensemble) – 6 weeks
- Holiday Concert – 6 weeks
- Solo/Ensemble – 4 weeks
- Winter Concert (JAM fundraiser) – 4 weeks
- Organization Contest – 3 weeks
- Spring Concert – 3 weeks
- Tour of Elementary Schools – 3 weeks
- Composers/History – 1 week
- Music Styles – 1 week