Concert Ensembles

• Honor Band

  Selection into this group is by audition, director recommendation, and demonstration of academic proficiency. Members in this ensemble participate in the TMEA Region Band process, UIL Marching Contest, UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest, and UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest. Members of this group have two 1.5 hour section rehearsals each week and an assigned hearing time outside of the school day. Additional rehearsals are scheduled as needed. The Wind Ensemble gives numerous performances both on and off campus. In UIL activities, this group is designated as the “Varsity” band.

• Symphonic, Concert, and Cadet Band

  Selection into any of these groups is by audition. These groups, at varying levels, participate in UIL Marching Contest, UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest, and UIL Concert and Sight-reading Contest. Members of the Symphonic Band participate in the TMEA Region Band process. Members of this group have two 1.5 hour section rehearsals each week and an assigned hearing time outside of the school day. These groups give a variety of performances. In UIL activities, these groups are designated as the “Non-Varsity” and “Sub Non-Varsity” bands.

Students in the band program are placed in a concert ensemble by audition, as well as observation throughout the year. The second semester placement includes the progress of students in the Hearing Time process.

Contest Schedule and Venues UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest The Music Program of the UIL is designed to support and enrich the teaching of music as an integral component of the public school curriculum in the state of Texas. Each year approximately one half million middle school, junior high and high school students reap the benefits of participation in the ten UIL music events.  Read more about UIL Music and inner workings of the philosophy and contests at http://www.uiltexas.org/music. Venue: Georgetown Rodney Klett Performing Arts Center Map and Directions:  http://www.georgetownisd.org/home/maps/pac.htm Use the parking sign attached here:Contest information and Parking Sign Times: Tuesday, April 12 – Cadet Band, Stage Performance – 9:00 AM Tuesday, April 12 – Concert Band, Stage Performance – 11:10 AM Wednesday, April 13 – Symphonic Band, Stage Performance – 12:30 PM Thursday, April 14 – Honor Band, Stage Performance – 1:15 PM		Contest Results    2009-2010 Accomplishments (includes Marching Band and Concert Ensemble results)
Concert Apparel Concert dress shoes Concert Attire		Directors  Mr. Wessels' Web site  Mr. Chreste's Web site  Mr. VanDoren's Web site  Staff biographies