SANTA FE WIND SYMPHONY (VARSITY)
The Santa Fe Varsity Wind Symphony is our premiere concert ensemble and is comprised of the most advanced musicians Santa Fe band program, generally juniors and seniors. The ensemble focuses on developing advanced skills and musicianship that will prepare students to be successful in ensemble playing beyond high school. The ensemble performs major works within the wind band repertoire, including new works, premiers, transcriptions, and standard literature. The Wind Symphony performs several times throughout the year, including at local and regional festivals, contests, as well as local concerts and fundraisers. As our competitive concert ensemble, the Wind Symphony represents the program at NMAA State Concert Contest, and attends an annual retreat clinic in Red River, NM for State Prep. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is by director approval only and students are expected to take private lessons on their individual instrument, with an approved instructor, as part of their ensemble grade.
The Wind Symphony rehearses during the school day, and occasionally during twilight period, as-needed. Wind Symphony members are expected to attend one outside-of-class sectional rehearsal per week and are held to all NMAA, SFPS, and SFHS eligibility requirements.
The Santa Fe Varsity Wind Symphony is our premiere concert ensemble and is comprised of the most advanced musicians Santa Fe band program, generally juniors and seniors. The ensemble focuses on developing advanced skills and musicianship that will prepare students to be successful in ensemble playing beyond high school. The ensemble performs major works within the wind band repertoire, including new works, premiers, transcriptions, and standard literature. The Wind Symphony performs several times throughout the year, including at local and regional festivals, contests, as well as local concerts and fundraisers. As our competitive concert ensemble, the Wind Symphony represents the program at NMAA State Concert Contest, and attends an annual retreat clinic in Red River, NM for State Prep. Membership in the Wind Ensemble is by director approval only and students are expected to take private lessons on their individual instrument, with an approved instructor, as part of their ensemble grade.
The Wind Symphony rehearses during the school day, and occasionally during twilight period, as-needed. Wind Symphony members are expected to attend one outside-of-class sectional rehearsal per week and are held to all NMAA, SFPS, and SFHS eligibility requirements.
