CONCERT BAND 9Concert Band 9 is a full year course designed specifically to prepare WMHS freshman for placement into Concert Band or Symphony Band. Comprised of woodwinds, brass, and percussion, the members of Concert Band 9 are placed into this class based on participation in band at the middle school level. This band rehearses and performs a wide variety of music and styles. Participation in the Concert Band 9 will result in mandatory performances and rehearsals, including Fall, Winter and Spring concerts, WWCSD Clinic and other events as assigned.
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CONCERT BANDThe Concert Band is an intermediate ensemble, and a full year course. Comprised of woodwinds, brass and percussion, members of the Concert Band will be selected through an audition process or teacher recommendation. This class performs a wide variety of music and styles. Participation in the Concert Band will result in mandatory performances and rehearsals after school, including Fall, Winter and Spring concerts, WWCSD Clinic, Graduation and events as assigned.
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SYMPHONY BANDThe Symphony Band is an advanced ensemble, and a full year course. Comprised of woodwinds, brass, and percussion, members of the Symphony Band are selected through a successful audition in the Spring. This band rehearses and performs various styles of music such as classical, pop, marches, jazz, contemporary, etc.
The music that is rehearsed and performed is at a greater difficulty level, and thus, requires that its members be more dedicated while displaying a higher level of technical ability. Participation in the Symphony Band will result in mandatory performances and rehearsals, including Fall, Winter and Spring concerts, WWCSD Clinic, Graduation, and participation at the District 12 MSBOA Band Festival. Students will also have the opportunity to perform (and rehearse accordingly) with the members of the WMHS Symphony Orchestra. |