Wind Ensemble The Wind Ensemble is the advanced band program at Irving High School. It is the Varsity Performance group that competes on the UIL 6A Varsity Level. Students in this band are expected to perform and rehearse at the highest level of their ability. The Wind Ensemble will set the standard in musical performance, integrity, and professionalism at Irving High School. Membership in this organization is by audition and selection of the directors. It is a privilege, not a right, to be in this ensemble.
Membership includes the following responsibilities:
Performance of marching band music by memory.
Participation in marching band.
Expected to be enrolled in private lessons.
Preparation of All Region Band music with periodic tests.
Participation in All City/All Region Band auditions.
Participation in U.I.L. Solo and Ensemble Contest
Performance of concert music as assigned by the director.
Performance for the director of prepared material selected by the student, director, and private teacher (if applicable).
Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before or after school.
Maintain academic eligibility.
Symphonic Band The Symphonic Band is the feeder group for the Wind Ensemble at Irving High School. It is the Non-Varsity performing ensemble that competes on the UIL 6A Non-Varsity Level. Students in this band are expected to perform and rehearse at the highest level of their ability. The Symphonic Band will follow the standard set by the Wind Ensemble of musical performance, integrity, and professionalism. Membership in this organization is by audition and selection of the directors. It is a privilege, not a right, to be in this ensemble.
Membership includes the following responsibilities:
Performance of marching band music by memory.
Participation in marching band.
Expected to be enrolled in private lessons.
Preparation of All Region Band music with periodic tests.
Participation in All City/All Region Band auditions.
Participation in U.I.L. Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Performance of concert music as assigned by the director.
Performance for the director of prepared material selected by the student, director, and private teacher (if applicable).
Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before or after school.
Maintain Academic Eligibility.
Concert Band The Concert Band is the feeder group for the Symphonic Band at Irving High School. It is the Sub Non-Varsity A performing ensemble that competes on the UIL 6A Sub Non-Varsity Level. Students in this band are expected to perform and rehearse at the highest level of their ability. The Concert Band I will follow the standard set by the Wind Ensemble of musical performance, integrity, and professionalism. Membership in this organization is by audition and selection of the directors. It is a privilege, not a right, to be in this ensemble.
Membership includes the following responsibilities:
Performance of marching band music by memory.
Participation in marching band.
Expected to be enrolled in private lessons.
Preparation of All Region Band music with periodic tests.
Participation in All City/All Region Band auditions.
Participation in U.I.L. Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Performance of concert music as assigned by the director.
Performance for the director of prepared material selected by the student, director, and private teacher (if applicable).
Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before or after school.