Band Ensembles for All Levels
Beginner Band
BEGINNER BAND is designed to teach your child everything they need to know about playing an instrument. All beginner classes are divided by instrument and your child will be in a class with students who are learning the same instrument they are. Directors work closely with students in small classes to develop all the skills required to grow into the best musician they can be. We offer classes in flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba and percussion. Percussion requires an application and a separate audition.
Concert Band
CONCERT BAND is designed for students who have completed their beginner year of band and are considered proficient on their instrument. Concert Band is comprised of 7th and 8th graders who have met the requirements of beginner band and have shown acceptable skill on their instrument. Students in Concert Band are expected to exhibit a strong work ethic and exceptional moral code. Concert Band will represent our school throughout the year at concerts, festivals, contests, and more. Students who participate in Concert Band will participate in UIL and Solo contest. Students may choose to audition for All-Region.
Symphonic Band
SYMPHONIC BAND is considered a sub non-varsity band of West Lake Middle School. Symphonic Band is comprised of on-level 7th graders and developing 8th graders who have mastered basic skills on their instrument and are ready to learn about basic ensemble skills. Students enrolled in Symphonic Band are expected to exhibit a strong work ethic and an exceptional moral code. Symphonic Band will represent our school throughout the year at concerts, festivals, contests, and more. Students in Symphonic Band are required to attend one 45 minute sectional per week either before or after school, participate in UIL and Solo Contest and are encouraged to audition for All-Region.
Philharmonic Band
PHILHARMONIC BAND is considered the non-varsity band of West Lake Middle School. Philharmonic Band is comprised of advanced 7th graders and on-level 8th graders who have mastered basic skills on their instrument, and are ready for more advanced music. Students enrolled in Philharmonic Band are expected to exhibit a strong work ethic and an exceptional moral code. Philharmonic Band will represent our school throughout the year at concerts, festivals, contests, and more. Students in Philharmonic Band are required to attend one 45 minute sectional per week either before or after school, to participate in UIL and Solo Contest and All-Region.
Wind Ensemble
WIND ENSEMBLE is considered the varsity band of West Lake Middle School. Wind Ensemble Band is comprised of extremely advanced 7th and 8th graders who have demonstrated the highest achievement on their instrument. Honors Band members must exhibit a strong work ethic and an exceptional moral code. Additionally, they are held to the highest behavior standards, as leaders of the West Lake Band.
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Wind Ensemble will represent our school throughout the year at 5th grade recruitment events, pep rallies, concerts, festivals, contests, and more. It is imperative that all students who participate in Wind Ensemble reflect our school and band program in a positive manner. Students who participate in Wind Ensemble, and their parents, must agree to support our efforts to grow our program in order to participate. Wind Ensemble members are required to attend one 45 minute sectional per week either before or after school sectionals, participate in UIL, Solo/Ensemble Contest, and All-Region Auditions, TMEA Honor Band competitions, and any other festivals or contests the band is entering that year.