Wind Ensemble

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