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In such schools, an audition may be required to advance to further band levels, while the common level would be open to anyone. For example, in many U.S. high schools, "Concert Band" refers to the introductory level band, "Symphonic Band" is the title for the intermediate level band, and "Wind Ensemble" is the title for the advanced level band.
The following works are some of the most universally respected and established cornerstones of the band repertoire. All have "stood the test of time" through decades of regular performance, and many, either through an innovative use of the medium or by the fame of their composer, helped establish the wind band as a legitimate, serious performing ensemble.
Wind ensembles are often found at universities, and are more prevalent amongst younger people, who have more opportunity and encouragement to join like-minded musical people, e.g. at some schools. Older people would not be able, by definition, to join these bands.
Wind Symphony: The Wind Symphony is an advanced symphonic ensemble of 55 to 62 wind, brass and percussion players who are high school seniors or younger. This ensemble performs an annual side by side with the Dallas Winds, America's premier windband.
The Wind Ensemble is the top level concert band. Membership is by audition. The Symphonic Band is the intermediate level concert band of the program, and is composed of students that have the ability to perform music at grade 3 or higher.
Leigh High School is noted in the Campbell Union High School District for its many musical programs. Leigh offers a symphonic band, a wind ensemble, and two jazz ensemble, with symphonic band, wind ensemble, and one of the jazz bands requiring an audition while concert band does not.
The Greenon High School Instrumental Music Department consists of the Greenon Marching Knights Marching Band, the Greenon Pep Band, the Greenon Symphonic Band, and the Greenon Wind Ensemble. The Marching Knights compete in the MSBA (Mid-States Band Association) Double-A class circuit, members of the Symphonic Band compete in Solo and Ensemble ...
The Symphonic Band made its debut CCSD Festival Performance earning a rating of Excellent, and the Wind Ensemble earned a rating of Superior for the 2014-2015 and 2022-2023 school years. Marching Band is not a requirement at Liberty High School - however you must participate to qualify for Wind Ensemble (Advanced Band).