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Concert Band |
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Concert Band is the standard instrumental music course offered and requires no audition. Members may choose to march with the Symphonic Band. If accepted, the student must sign up for both Concert and Marching Bands. The student’s first quarter will be spent in marching practice with Symphonic Band and will report to study hall the remaining quarters. All students may elect to join Pep Band for basketball games and enter the WSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival. Concert Band has its own identity throughout the year at concerts and performs in the stands at football games. Attendance is required at all events in which the band participates as a unit.
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Symphonic Band |
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Symphonic Band is an auditioned ensemble for advanced-ability students. Members perform several public concerts, participate in band festivals and clinics, produce a marching field show the first quarter, perform at football games, Memorial Day Services, and the 4th of July parade. Band members are eligible to participate in the WSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival. Overnight band trips may be planned on a semi–regular basis, but participation is optional.
Attendance is required at all events in which the band participates as a unit. |