The Wind Symphony is Fremd’s premiere concert band and is made up of sophomore, junior and senior students.  The band meets 3^rd period.  Membership is based on ability level and determined by audition.  The ensemble performs outstanding upper level band repertoire expecting the highest level of performance.  Due to the technical demands of the programmed music, it is assumed and highly recommended that each student studies privately.  Students are expected to practice extensively every week to meet the demands of the literature being programmed.  Failure to meet the demands of each instrument section will result in grade deduction and possible removal from the Wind Symphony.  Quarterly band grade will include the following: Homework assignments, quarterly sectionals, four FHS Concerts, dress rehearsals (if scheduled), 3-5 Pep Band game performances, March NIU Concert, April “Chicagoland Invitational” Concert Band Festival, Graduation Band performance (non-seniors), and additional festivals/performances as determined by Mr. Moore.  Additional grading requirements are listed later in this handbook. 

Top instrumentalists in the WS will be asked to perform in the Symphony Orchestra (which meets at the normal class time).  If selected, students are required to attend all indicated evening rehearsals and three additional performances (Winter Orchestra Concert, Concerto/Aria Concert, Senior Recognition Orchestra Concert).  Mrs. Caballero will give students all evening rehearsal dates in September 2010.  It is the each student’s responsibility to inform Mrs. Caballero and Mr. Moore if they are unable to attend a specific rehearsal or performance with the symphony orchestra.  Students will not be graded down for missing rehearsals or concerts if adequate notice is given (with the exception of personal illness or family emergency).  Mrs. Caballero must be informed of complications no later than two weeks prior to a rehearsal or concert.  Grades for performing in evening full orchestra rehearsals and concerts will be reflected in the students’ “Attendance and Materials” portion of their Wind Symphony grade.  Failure to attend any orchestra rehearsal or performance will result in a grade deduction. 

2010 Wind Symphony Pictures