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 Completed: Monday, October 21st (Optional)
- All-County Band Concert: Thursday, November 14th, 7pm @ CHS (Optional)
- Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 5th, 2:30pm-6pm
- Winter Concert: Thursday, December 12th, Report 6pm (Concert 7pm)
- District Solo & Ensemble Application Due: Wednesday, January 15th
- District Solo & Ensemble Festival: Saturday, February 15th @ Calvert MS (Optional)
- District Festival Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, February 20th, 2:30 – 6pm
- District XII Festival: Wednesday, February 26th @ CHS, Time TBA
- Mulch Sale: Saturday, April 4th 7:30am-1:00pm
- Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, April 21st, 2:30pm – 6pm
- Spring Concert: Thursday, April 23rd, Report 6pm (Concert 7pm)
- State Solo & Ensemble Festival: Saturday, May 16th @ Towson University (Optional)
- Graduation: Wednesday, June 3rd
