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Wind Ensemble is the Intermediate/Advanced Band. To qualify, students will need to audition using the materials listed below.
Wind Ensemble is open to instrumentalists in grades 9 through 12 who want to further their study of instrumental music, and develop their personal musicianship through an extensive exposure to significant compositions for the wind band. Wind Ensemble performs 3-4 concerts each year. In addition, students will participate in a solo or chamber competition. All students in Wind Ensemble will also prepare music for and perform as members of the Nelson High School Pep Band.
Audition materials come from the Western International Band Clinic (WIBC).
Students auditioning for Woodwind, Brass, and String instruments only need to play:
Part 1 (Chromatic Scale)
Part 2 (Etude)
Part 3 (Danny Boy)
Students auditioning for Percussion will only need to play on 2 of the 3 instruments:
Snare Drum
Mallets
Timpani