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Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Department

Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Department Information

As a student in the WBP department at WCMS, there are numerous opportunities to participate in recitals, workshops, and special events. In addition to the department events listed below, there are additional events open to all WCMS students as well as events for Adult Learners (see our event calendar for more details). WCMS offers private lessons; a Percussion Ensemble and Woodwind & Brass Ensembles; and a number of other ensembles and bands that welcome a wide range of instruments and ages.

Event Guidelines for 2024-2025 School Year

All event details are subject to change. Please check our event calendar for updates and registration links as well as all-school performance and learning opportunities.

WBP Department Workshop—Sight Reading
Saturday, October 19, 2024
3:00–4:00 PM

WBP Young Performers’ Recital
Saturday, November 2, 2024
3:00 PM

  • Deadline for Student Nomination: Friday, October 18

MMEA Junior Districts Mock Audition Workshop
Friday, January 17, 2025
4:00–5:30 PM

  • Open to all singers and instrumentalists grades 6-9 who are auditioning for Junior Districts
  • Signup Process: Register online by January 13

WBP Department Clarinet Master Class
Saturday, February 8, 2025
3:00–4:30 PM

  • Guest Clinician: Rane Moore
  • Open to ages 12+
  • Signup Process: Register online by January 31
  • Performers will be curated by clarinet faculty

WBP Beat of Life Percussion Concert
Friday, March 7, 2025
7:00 PM

  • Will be live streamed on YouTube

WBP Department Workshop: “Telling a Story: The Art of Performing”
Saturday, March 29, 2025
3:00–4:30 PM

  • Presenter: Sylvie Zakarian
  • Signup Process: Register online

WBP Department Honors Concert
Friday, April 4, 2025
7:00 PM

  • Performer nomination deadline: Friday, March 14

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