Wind Ensemble

Membership is drawn from the most advanced performers in the band program. Students are selected through auditions held in the spring by the Director of Bands or his designee(s).

The repertoire and performance of the Wind Ensemble is of the highest level and quality attainable by the ensemble.

The Wind Ensemble will present fall, winter, and spring concerts and participate in Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) / Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) assessment, events, and festivals.

Membership in this ensemble requires practice, rehearsals, and performances outside of the school day as an extension of the classroom activity.

Per Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) policy, members of the Wind Ensemble are required to be members of the Marching Atoms.

Course Description

ADVANCED BAND (923417) - Level 3 - Wind Ensemble

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: one

Prerequisite: Successful audition

Students in this course form the representative performing band for the school. Emphasis is placed on the sequential development of advanced technical skills and on the study of related literature.

Based on successful completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will continue as specified in course level.

Marching band techniques, rehearsals, and performances are included in this course. Students must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation requirements to receive credit for the course.