Wind Ensemble is the flagship band ensemble and students will earn placement through either a successful completion of their music portfolios in Concert Band and Symphonic Band or an individual audition. Wind Ensemble will continue the large ensemble, chamber ensemble and individual skill development from the Symphonic Band curriculum. In addition to skill level, an important aspect of Wind Ensemble will be the balancing out of each section in the band in accordance with the standards of the modern concert band. Students who would like to pursue IB Music will invest one day each week to work on the theory, history and other activities.
Wind Ensemble performs five concerts annually including a domestic tour and representing our program at the MSHSL Large Group Band Festival.
Listen below to a few examples of the 2018-19 season.
Listen below to a few examples of the 2016-17 season.