Fossil Ridge High School – Wind Ensemble

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most advanced wind and percussion students. The Wind Symphony will perform wind band literature of the highest quality, and will include the study of music theory, history, and composition. Participation in the Wind Symphony carries with it the responsibility of attendance at ALL scheduled rehearsals and performances and will involve time outside of the regular school day. At FRHS: The Wind Ensemble course (called FRHS Wind Symphony I) is comprised of woodwind and brass students with the ability to perform level $\\pmb { { \ V } } / \\pmb { { \ t } }$ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony I and play a woodwind or brass instrument should enroll in the “2795 Wind Ensemble” course. Wind Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Wind Ensemble will focus primarily on marching band-related skills during Quarter 1, and it is highly encouraged for students to also participate in the extracurricular FRHS Marching Band. Wind Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. This course is available to students who wish to study and perform music in small ensembles. At FRHS: The Percussion Ensemble course (called Percussion Ensemble) is comprised of percussion students with the ability to perform level $\ b { v } \ b { I } +$ music. Membership is by audition only - students who are placed into FRHS Wind Symphony and play a percussion instrument should enroll in the “2891 Percussion Ensemble” course. Percussion Ensemble students will study music theory, history, composition, and will perform wind band literature of high artistic merit. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of comprehensive percussion performance (snare drum, timpani, keyboards, world percussion, marching percussion, and drum set). Students are required to attend all scheduled events that occur outside of the regular school day, including but not limited to rehearsals, concerts, pep band events, and other performances. Band is a year-long commitment at FRHS and students are required to enroll in a band class during both Fall and Spring semesters each school year. Percussion Ensemble will focus primarily on marching band-related skills during Quarter 1, and it is highly encouraged for students to also participate in the extracurricular FRHS Marching Band. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. Percussion Ensemble students are highly encouraged to participate in the FRHS Marching Band.