Southwest High School<br />Instrumental Music
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      • Solos with Band Accompaniment
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Southwest High School
​Instrumental Music


Course Syllabi and Handbook
Instrument Rental Form
Why Band is Important

Why Orchestra is Important


Classroom Mission Statement

Our classroom works to inspire students towards life-long music making and empowers students to become confident, independent music-makers through the study of diverse repertoire in both large and small ensemble settings.  ​

Class Schedules
0 Hr   7:30am         Jazz Ensembles           
                                      Mon/Wed - Jazz Combos 
​                                      Tues - Southwest Soul Band
                                      Wed/Thur/Fri - Jazz One     

                                                                
1st Hr      8:30am        Symphonic Band 
2nd Hr   9:30am         Wind Ensemble/IB Music
                                  

5th Hr    1:00pm         Chamber Orchestra/IB Music

**IB Music - taught asynchronously and through ensembles

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2022-23 Calendar

Parades, Performances, Events and More!
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Instrumental Music Handbook

Your one-stop source for all the procedures, policies and course documents.
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Support

The Performing Arts Council supports the students and faculty through volunteering and financial assistance.


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  • Home
    • State of the Department - 2021
    • State of the Department - 2019
    • State of the Department - 2018
    • State of the Department - 2017
    • Distance Learning >
      • Virtual Performance Videos
  • Meet Mr. Wixson
  • August Band Camp
  • Ensembles
    • Big Band
    • Jazz Combo
    • Southwest Soul Band
    • Orchestra
    • Symphonic Band
    • Wind Ensemble
    • Pep Band
    • Marching Band
    • Jazz Ensemble Overview
  • Pit Orchestra
  • Lesson Studio
    • Shelagh Macleod - Woodwind Instructor
    • Greg Lewis - Brass Instructor
    • Romulo Sprung - Violin/Viola Instructor
    • Sara Thompson - Double Bass Instructor
    • Ruth Marshall - Cello Instructor
  • Tour
    • Chicago - 2023
    • Minnesota - 2020
    • St. Louis - 2019
    • Chicago - 2018
    • Nashville - 2017
    • Kansas City - 2016
    • Chicago - 2015
  • Support Us!
  • Grade Thrive
    • Meet the Panelists
    • Principles of Grade Thrive
    • Suggested Repertoire >
      • Solos with Band Accompaniment
    • Commissioning
  • Music Camps