Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble performs the most advanced wind band literature and performs at various contests and festivals throughout the winter and spring. Students who participate in the Wind Ensemble must love music and be devoted to practicing. The Wind Ensemble has extra sectional/full ensemble rehearsals throughout the course of the year. Wind Ensemble positions are auditioned in the spring of each year.

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Wind Ensemble Curriculum Documents

Sherwood High School Band Proficiencies

Sherwood High School Band Proficiencies are playing tests graded using the proficiency playing test rubrics. Each band has been assigned a developmentally appropriate & achievable sequence. Each proficiency is to be turned in electronically via email to Mr. Stai by 7am on the designated due date.

Email Proficiencies to: sherwoodbandtests@gmail.com
Subject Heading Must Include: Your Name, Proficiency Number (Example: Miles Davis, Proficiency #1)

Proficiency Timeline

October 1
October 22
November 13
December 10
January 14
February 6*
March 4 – (Solo & Ensemble Recital Recording)
April 8
April 22 (Concert & Bowmen Bands Only)
May 13 (Concert & Bowmen Bands Only)

*W.E. Prof 6 Excerpts – Traveler

Piccolo – m2, 8-9, 108-112, 131-132
Flute – m2, 8-9, 67-70, 108-112, 117-130 (with written dynamics)
Oboe – m43-45, 59-61, 67-69, 201-239
Bassoon – m14-16, 29-45, 66-70, 201-205
E-flat Clarinet – m2, 8-9, 108-112
Clarinet 1 – m2, 8-9, 27-29, 67-70, 108-112
Clarinet 2 – m2, 8-9, 27-29, 67-70, 108-112
Clarinet 3 – m2, 67-70, 113-132
Bass Clarinet – m14-16, 66-70, 133, 201-205
Alto Sax – m8-9, 27-29, 66-70, 108-112
Tenor Sax – m8-9, 12-16, 66-70, 174-180
Bari Sax – m8-9, 66-70, 133 (Contra part)
Trumpet 1 – m2, 25-26, 161-173, 194-200
Trumpet 2 – m2, 25-26, 174-179, 194-200
Trumpet 3 – m25-26, 194-200
Horn – m25-26, 84-92, 194-200
Trombone – m25-26, 71-76, 97-104, 202-205
Bass Trombone – m25-26, 71-76, 95-104, 202-205
Euphonium – m25-26, 84-92, 198-205
Tuba – m25-26, 97-104, 201-205
Timpani – m25-26, 103-107, 187-193
Percussion 1 – m2, 8-9, 27-29, 161-173
Percussion 2 – m2, 8-9, 27-29, 153-173
Percussion 3 – m75-80, 131-132, 180-190
Percussion 4 – m66-83, 133-136, 194-199

Wind Ensemble Sectional Plan – Start November 2018

One Section Rehearsal per week.
Inform Mr. Stai when & where the sectional will be happening.
Work 1-3 things
Work Pitch & Tuning
Extra Rehearsals (In place of Sectional) – Tuesdays (Fridays, Mondays, Thursdays)
Running a Sectional
- Lead chair comes up with musical agenda & leads rehearsal.
- Section members should give input to musical agenda prior to section rehearsal.
- Respect all voices in section rehearsal.
- Minimize talking & maximize playing.