Unity High           School        Wind Ensemble	Wind Ensemble is the name of the band class at Unity High School.  It is the centerpiece of the instrumental music program.  This class rehearses music for concert band, pep band and marching band.  We rehearse every day and include techniques that improve the skills of the individual musician.
In Wind Ensemble we will explore different music styles; folk music, classical, contemporary, pop, soundtracks, broadway and concert marches.  We perform four concerts per year, one each semester.   We also perform at home basketball games and home football games.  Opportunities for solo and small ensemble performance are also available through this ensemble.  As a side note the band had 25 members in 2006, 33 in 2007 and  we anticipate 40+ members in 2008.
This year will see the first performances of the new "Rocket Marching Band".  We began the year with a week of marching band instruction.  This is a milestone for our music department at Unity High School.  Stay tuned!
Year Course:	Wind Ensemble is a year long course of study.  It is offered every year
Credit:	1.0 credit
Materials:	Students will use their own instrument for participation in the class.  There are a limited number of instruments available for students to rent.  Percussionists will use school instruments for a modest rental fee.
Activities:	Warm-up, Instructor assigned selections, applicable music theory, student projects, in-class performances, sectionals & worksheets.  Music students rehearse every day.  The are required to perform in a variety of settings; football games, basketball games, small ensembles and concerts.  Every student will be involved in marching band instruction and performance the first 9 weeks of the school year.
Grading:	Students are graded in a variety of ways.  This coures follows the established Unity High School grading scale.  For more detailed information click on the Grading page on the previous web page.  See the Performance Schedule for concert dates each student will be responsible for.
Finals:	This course follows the student attendance policy for finals.
Recommendations:	Wind Ensemble has an open enrollment but is designed for a student that has prior experience in band.  If a student with limited experience enrolls it will be necessary to contact the band director for assistance.  The director will assess the student's skills and schedule lessons to bring them up to the standard of the ensemble.
Instructor:	William Jean
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