Wind Ensemble

WIND ENSEMBLE:

The Patuxent High School Wind Ensemble is the highest level band ensemble offered at PHS. Entry into the ensemble is based on a successful audition with Mr. Lane. The ensemble performs two annual concerts as well as performances at the District and State Band Assessments. The pieces performed will include popular and classical works from diverse genres selected to expose students to a wide variety of musical literature. As the highest-level ensemble, students will be challenged with rigorous music that will take rehearsal time outside of the class to be prepared for performance. Students will be challenged with higher-level thinking processes, problem-solving, leadership opportunities and creative expression in this course. They will develop a deeper understanding of the emotional and expressive qualities of music performance.

Important Dates:

All-County Band/Jazz Audition Recordings Due: Friday, October 12th (optional)
All-County Band Concert: Thursday, November 15th - 7pm @ Calvert HS (if selected)
Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, November 29th - 2:30pm-6:00pm
Winter Concert: Thursday, December 6th - Report 6pm (Concert 7pm)
District Solo and Ensemble Festival: Saturday, February 16th @ Calvert MS (optional)
District Festival Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, February 21st - 2:30pm-6:00pm
District XII Band Festival: Wednesday, February 27th - Time TBA @ Calvert HS (performance open to public)
Mulch Sale: Saturday, April 6th - 7:30am-1pm (mandatory to help; can be done earlier than scheduled)
Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, April 24th - 2:30pm-6:00pm
Spring Concert: Friday, April 26th - Report 6pm (Concert 7pm)
State Solo and Ensemble Festival: Saturday, May 18th @ Towson University (if qualified)
Coffee Shop Performance: Friday, May 24th - 7pm @ PHS Cafeteria (New Event & Mandatory for Students)
Graduation Rehearsal: Tuesday, June 4th - Periods 6-8
Graduation: Thursday, June 6th