*Congratulations to the Wind Symphony for being selected to perform in the 2020 and 2019 prestigious University of Illinois "Superstate Concert Band Festival"!
Fremd Wind Symphony
The Wind Symphony (C457-01) is Fremd’s premiere concert band and is made up of sophomore, junior and senior students. Membership is based on ability level and determined by audition. The ensemble performs outstanding upper level band repertoire expecting the highest level of performance. Due to the technical demands of the programmed music, it is assumed and highly recommended that each student studies privately. Students are expected to practice extensively every week to meet the demands of the literature being programmed. Failure to meet the demands of each instrument section will result in grade deduction and possible removal from the Wind Symphony. Semester band grade will include the following: homework assignments, daily participation/performance, Fremd Band concerts, performance assessments, October Exchange Concert (with German Band), October “Eighth Grader Band Festival”, November “Solo and Ensemble Festival”, April Illinois State University Concert Band Festival (Saturday), May Graduation Band performance (non-Seniors), Pep Band performances (4), semester concert review presentation (2), sectional attendance, and other possible performances/festivals as determined by the band directors. Additional grading requirements are listed later in this handbook. The band is directed by Mr. Moore and meets daily during 3rd period.
Top instrumentalists in the WS will be asked to perform in the Symphony Orchestra (which meets at the normal class time). If selected, students are required to attend all indicated evening rehearsals and three additional performances (Winter Orchestra Concert, Concerto/Aria Concert, and Senior Recognition Orchestra Concert). Mrs. Caballero will give students all evening rehearsal dates at the start of the school year. It is the each student’s responsibility to inform Mrs. Caballero and Mr. Moore if they are unable to attend a specific rehearsal or performance with the symphony orchestra. Students will not be graded down for missing rehearsals or concerts if adequate notice is given (with the exception of personal illness or family emergency). Mrs. Caballero must be informed of any complications no later than two weeks prior to a rehearsal or concert. Grades for performing in evening full orchestra rehearsals and concerts will be reflected in the students’ Wind Symphony grade. Failure to attend any orchestra rehearsal or performance will result in a grade deduction.
The Wind Symphony (C457-01) is Fremd’s premiere concert band and is made up of sophomore, junior and senior students. Membership is based on ability level and determined by audition. The ensemble performs outstanding upper level band repertoire expecting the highest level of performance. Due to the technical demands of the programmed music, it is assumed and highly recommended that each student studies privately. Students are expected to practice extensively every week to meet the demands of the literature being programmed. Failure to meet the demands of each instrument section will result in grade deduction and possible removal from the Wind Symphony. Semester band grade will include the following: homework assignments, daily participation/performance, Fremd Band concerts, performance assessments, October Exchange Concert (with German Band), October “Eighth Grader Band Festival”, November “Solo and Ensemble Festival”, April Illinois State University Concert Band Festival (Saturday), May Graduation Band performance (non-Seniors), Pep Band performances (4), semester concert review presentation (2), sectional attendance, and other possible performances/festivals as determined by the band directors. Additional grading requirements are listed later in this handbook. The band is directed by Mr. Moore and meets daily during 3rd period.
Top instrumentalists in the WS will be asked to perform in the Symphony Orchestra (which meets at the normal class time). If selected, students are required to attend all indicated evening rehearsals and three additional performances (Winter Orchestra Concert, Concerto/Aria Concert, and Senior Recognition Orchestra Concert). Mrs. Caballero will give students all evening rehearsal dates at the start of the school year. It is the each student’s responsibility to inform Mrs. Caballero and Mr. Moore if they are unable to attend a specific rehearsal or performance with the symphony orchestra. Students will not be graded down for missing rehearsals or concerts if adequate notice is given (with the exception of personal illness or family emergency). Mrs. Caballero must be informed of any complications no later than two weeks prior to a rehearsal or concert. Grades for performing in evening full orchestra rehearsals and concerts will be reflected in the students’ Wind Symphony grade. Failure to attend any orchestra rehearsal or performance will result in a grade deduction.
