Band

WSHS offers the following courses and extra curriculuars in Band:

Beginning Band:

Students who have never taken a band class before can take this class. Students will learn the foundations to play the following instruments: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba or percussion. There will be some after school rehersals and concerts.

Symphonic Band:

Students who have been in band classes and playing their instruments for 2-4 years, no auditions necessary. Students will have a class with their instrument group - brass, woodwinds, and percussion.

Acc Brass: Brass players (trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone, euphonium, tuba)
Acc Woodwinds: Woodwind players (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone)
Int Percussion: Percussion players (mallets, xylophone, marimba, bells, snare drum, bass drum, timpani, cymbals, accessories)

Wind Ensemble (Advanced Band):

Students who have been playing their instrument for 4+ years. This course is for advanced level musicans and is by audition only. Auditions will take place in May for the following school year.

Marching Band:

Any student can join the marching band and there is no prior experience required. The Marching Band staff teaches all students how to play if they would like to join.

Meets after school from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., August through November
Includes woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments and color guard
Marching Band Interest Nights will be May 7, May 9, and May 13, 2024, 6-8 PM in the WSHS Band Room for students who are interested in joining next year