Wind Ensemble - Directed by James Rees
The Wind Ensemble is the top performing ensemble. Students must demonstrate the highest level of musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to rehearsal and practice time. Students must seriously pursue individual goals on their instrument as well as working toward ensemble goals. Participation in Wind Ensemble will require outside of school sectional/full band rehearsals on a regular basis. Auditioning for all-region band and playing a solo at solo and ensemble competition is expected. Private lessons are strongly encouraged. This group will perform at UIL, as well as other regional and national music festivals as appropriate.
Honors Band - Directed by Ryan Andre
The Honors Band is the second performing ensemble. To be in this group, students must demonstrate a high level of musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to rehearsal and practice time. Participation in Honors Band will require outside of school sectional/full band rehearsals on a regular basis. Auditioning for all-region band and playing a solo at solo and ensemble competition is expected. Private lessons are strongly encouraged. This group will perform at UIL, as well as other regional music festivals as appropriate.
Symphonic Band - Directed by Brandon Slate
The Symphonic Band is the third performing ensemble. The focus of this group is development of skills with emphasis on fundamentals. In order to be in this group, students must demonstrate the desire to achieve a high level of musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to rehearsal and practice time. Participation in Symphonic Band will require outside school sectionals/full band rehearsals. Auditioning for all-region band/Freshman all-region band is encouraged, and playing a solo at solo and ensemble competition is expected. Private lessons are strongly encouraged.
