Symphonic Band
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Placement in Symphonic Band is by audition. In this course, students will improve proficiency in all aspects of reading and performing instrumental music. Through the rehearsal and study of quality wind band literature, students will strengthen individual playing techniques and skills; learn about the theory, history, and vocabulary of music; demonstrate confidence and poise during public performances; and learn to work collaboratively as a member of the ensemble. This course emphasizes the importance of participation, appreciation, and support of music for life
Important Dates 2020-2021:
Tuesday, September 8 - Placement auditions begin
Thursday, November 19 - Symphonic Band/Jazz 1/8th Graders Concert, 7pm at WHS
Monday, December 7 - Fall Band Concert, 7:00 PM at WHS
Saturday, January 23 - All State Band Auditions at Lincoln High School, SF, SD
Tuesday, February 2 - Solo/Ensemble Contest at Augustana University (Canceled)
Thursday, February 11 - Prism Band Concert, 7:00 PM
Monday, February 22 - 2021-2022 Band Placement Auditions Begin
Thursday – Saturday, Mar. 25-27 - All State Band Rehearsal (select participants) at Mitchell Fine Arts Center
Saturday, March 27 - All State Band Concert (select participants) at Mitchell Fine Arts Center, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 14 - Large Group Contest at Brandon Valley (Canceled)
Tuesday, April 27 - Showcase Concert at Washington Pavilion, 7:00 PM (Moved to WHS in Auditorium)
Tuesday, May 18 - Spring Band Concert 7:00 PM at WHS
Sunday, May 30 - Graduation at Sioux Falls Arena (2020-2021 Symphonic Band) 7:00 PM
Monday, May 31 - Saturday, June 5 - Band trip to San Antonio, TX!
Thursday, November 19 - Symphonic Band/Jazz 1/8th Graders Concert, 7pm at WHS
Monday, December 7 - Fall Band Concert, 7:00 PM at WHS
Saturday, January 23 - All State Band Auditions at Lincoln High School, SF, SD
Tuesday, February 2 - Solo/Ensemble Contest at Augustana University (Canceled)
Thursday, February 11 - Prism Band Concert, 7:00 PM
Monday, February 22 - 2021-2022 Band Placement Auditions Begin
Thursday – Saturday, Mar. 25-27 - All State Band Rehearsal (select participants) at Mitchell Fine Arts Center
Saturday, March 27 - All State Band Concert (select participants) at Mitchell Fine Arts Center, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, April 14 - Large Group Contest at Brandon Valley (Canceled)
Tuesday, April 27 - Showcase Concert at Washington Pavilion, 7:00 PM (Moved to WHS in Auditorium)
Tuesday, May 18 - Spring Band Concert 7:00 PM at WHS
Sunday, May 30 - Graduation at Sioux Falls Arena (2020-2021 Symphonic Band) 7:00 PM
Monday, May 31 - Saturday, June 5 - Band trip to San Antonio, TX!
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