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​Wind Ensemble

Ms. Woo, Conductor
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Mondays/Wednesdays 10:26 – 11:58am
Fridays 10:17 – 10:59am

The JAMS Wind Ensemble offers instruction in advanced ensemble technique as well as individual musicianship skills. Students are strongly encouraged to provide their own instruments, since school instruments are limited and reserved for the beginning students. This group focuses on the performance of traditional band literature as well as the practice of music theory and music history. Performances include the annual Fall and Spring Concerts, the all-district performance Stairway of the Stars, and the Santa Monica High School Invitational Band Festival.

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Prerequisites:

• At least three years previous band experience (or discretion of directors)
• Proficiency of the following major scales (2 octaves for woodwinds, 1 octave for brass and percussion):
• Concert C, F, B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, D-flat, G, D, A, E, B
  
• Chromatic
• Understanding of intonation and basic pitch tendencies
• Understanding of sixteenth, all dotted, and syncopated rhythms
• Understanding of 2/2 (cut time) and 6/8 time signatures
• Advanced sight-reading
• Private lessons highly recommended
• Grade level: 6 - 8