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Accomplishments and Recognitions |
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| American Classic Bluebonnet Music Festival | ||
| The Williams Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble all received first division (Superior ratings) at the American Classic Blue Bonnet Music Festival in San Antonio over the weekend, 4/24/09 - 4/26/09. In addition, the Wind Ensemble was named Best In Class and Best Instrumental group in the Festival. All of the performances were outstanding. The students not only represented Williams High School well in their performance, but in their behavior as well. We received so many positive comments about their behavior and how polite they were at every stop or activity that we participated in. | ||
Spring 2009 UIL Results |
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| Symphonic Band | ||
| Straight 1st Division(Superior) ratings in Concert 1st Division (Superior) rating in Sight-reading |
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| Wind Ensemble | ||
The Wind Ensemble received all 1’s for a first division (superior) rating from all of the judges in UIL Concert and Sight-reading contest on Wednesday, 4/23/09. The first division ratings in Concert and Sight-reading, along with the combined efforts of the entire band at UIL Marching Contest this past fall, earned the Williams Band Program the coveted "UIL Sweepstakes Award", which is the highest achievement for students at this level. We are very proud of all of our concert bands as they not only performed very well at UIL, but represented Williams High School in a positive manner in their behavior. Please join us in congratulating our band students. |
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Williams High School Band students attended the Region 25 UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Plano East Senior High School on Saturday, February 21, and earned a total of 89 first division medals for their performances. |
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| Click here for the full list of Solo and Ensemble Medal Winners | ||
Williams Marching Band Earns Division I Rating |
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Williams High School Band MARCHING SEASON - 2008 |
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The Williams High School Band recently completed another very successful marching season with outstanding performances at the WHS 10th Grade games and at the Plano East and UIL Marching Contests. The Williams Marching Band received an overall Division I (Superior) rating, which is the highest possible score at the Plano East Invitational Marching Festival on Saturday, October 11, and again at the Region 25 UIL Marching Contest on Saturday, October 18, where they received a First Division (Superior) rating from all three judges for their performance. At the Plano East Marching Festival, the band also received trophies for Superior performances in the following categories: Overall Band, Marching, Winds, Drumline, Color Guard and Drum Majors. |
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Course Descriptions |
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| The Williams High School Band is divided into three auditioned groups: Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. In addition, there is an instrumental ensemble class where students work on All Region Music, Solo and small Ensemble literature, and continue the study of basic fundamentals. Auditions for band placement takes place in the spring of each school year. Auditions for the 2009-2010 school year can be found on the WHS Band calendar. The students in the three bands make up the Williams High School Marching Band. The marching band begins the first full week of August, and performs at all 10th grade home football games, pep rallies, the Plano East Marching Festival, and at the UIL Region 25 Marching Contest in October. After football season, the bands begin concert music. In addition to performing several on campus concerts throughout the year, the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble participate in All Region Bands, UIL competitions and a nationally recognized music festival each year. |
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451101,2 |
Concert Band I |
9 - 12 |
Prerequisite: Audition by instructor |
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| 452101,2 | Concert Band II |
10 - 12 |
| Prerequisite: Audition by instructor, Band I This class is a continuation of Concert Band I. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances is required. This is a full-year course. |
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451121,2 |
Symphonic Band I | 9 - 12 |
| Prerequisite: Audition by instructor This band provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an intermediate/advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances is required. This is a full year course. |
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452121,2 |
Symphonic Band II | 10 - 12 |
| Prerequisite: Audition by instructor, Band I This class is a continuation of Symphonic Band I. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances is required. This is a full-year course. |
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451141,2 |
Wind Ensemble I | 9 - 10 |
| Prerequisite: Audition by instructor This will be the top-performing band in grades 9 - 10. This band provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances is required. This is a full-year course. |
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452141,2 |
Wind Ensemble II |
10 |
Prerequisite: Audition by instructor, Band I This class is a continuation of Wind Ensemble I. This band provides an opportunity for students to continue instrumental development at an advanced level. This band will perform as a part of the total band program at all designated football games, pep assemblies, parades, marching contests, concerts, and festivals. Time will be required outside of class for rehearsals, trips, and other engagements. Attendance at all outside of school rehearsals and performances is required. This is a full-year course. |
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451171,2 |
Instrumental Ensemble I-Percussion |
9 - 10 |
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor This class is designed for the percussion student interested in small ensemble performance. Students will have the opportunity to perform music different from that of the standard band repertoire. This course must be taken in conjunction with Band I. |
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452171,2 |
Instrumental Ensemble II-Percussion |
10 |
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor This class is designed for the percussion student interested in small ensemble performance. Students will have the opportunity to perform music different from that of the standard band repertoire. This course must be taken in conjunction with Band II. |
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451191,2 |
Jazz Band I |
9 - 10 |
Prerequisite: Audition by instructor and instrumental experience This course is for those students interested in pursuing the study and performance of jazz/popular music. Students will perform in a variety of formal and informal settings and may participate in festivals and competitions. Membership in the parent organization will be required except when instrumentation needs cannot be met with students within that organization. The study of improvisation will be incorporated into the curriculum of this course. |
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452191,2 |
Jazz Band II |
10 |
Prerequisite: Audition by instructor and instrumental experience This course is for those students interested in pursuing the study and performance of jazz/popular music. Students will perform in a variety of formal and informal settings and may participate in festivals and competitions. Membership in the parent organization will be required except when instrumentation needs cannot be met with students within that organization. The study of improvisation will be incorporated into the curriculum of this course. |
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