Wind Ensemble Faculty:

Mr. Hochler - Jr. & Sr. High Wind Ensemble Director

Program Information:

The Jr. High Wind Ensemble consists of 7th and 8th-grade students.  The wind ensemble meets every other day (alternates with Physical Education).  Students who choose to be in both wind ensemble and choir will attend their instrumental ensemble 2/3 days and the choir 1/3 days (ie. wind ensemble day 1, 3; choir day 5).  Wind Ensemble students are scheduled for one pull-out lesson every 6 days, and for full credit must attend 5/7 lessons per quarter.  Shared students will divide their lessons between ensembles.

The wind ensemble performs at a winter and spring concert (dates available on the music home page) which counts as the students' midterm and final.  All concerts are mandatory.

The Sr. High Wind Ensemble consists of 9th-12th grade students and meets every day.  Students who choose to be in both wind ensemble and choir meet every other day alternating with choir.  The wind ensemble performs at a winter and spring concert (dates available on the music home page) as well as at the Sr. High Graduation, 4 home football games, and NYSSMA Majors.  All performances are mandatory as they count towards the final grade.

Below you will find links to important documents.