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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 2025-2026 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.


Sight-Reading Superstars: Brass & Woodwind Workshop
Saturday, October 18, 2025
3:00 – 4:30 PM

  • Led by WCMS faculty member Jeanne Snodgrass 
  • Open to all woodwind & brass students from Grade 6 through Adult Learner
  • Free for WCMS students; $15 for general public

MMEA Senior Districts Mock Audition Workshop 
Saturday, November 1, 2025
3:00 – 4:30 PM 

  • Open to all singers and instrumentalists, grades 9-12 who are auditioning for Senior Districts 
  • $30 per participant; register by October 27

WBP Young Performers’ Recital
Saturday, November 15, 2025
3:00 PM

  • Participation by teacher nomination
  • Performer call time TBD
  • Performer dress code: Dress nicely 

MMEA Junior Districts Mock Audition Workshop 
Friday, January 16, 2026
6:15 – 7:45 PM 

  • Open to all singers and instrumentalists, grades 6-9 who are auditioning for Junior Districts 
  • $30 per participant; register by January 12

WBP Department Master Class
Saturday, February 7, 2026
3:00 – 4:30 PM

  • Will highlight the Brass Department 
  • WCMS student performers from the trumpet, French horn, trombone studios 
  • Master class faculty – TBA 

WBP Beat of Life Percussion Concert
Friday, March 6, 2026
7:00 PM

  • Will be live streamed

WBP Department Workshop
Saturday, March 21, 2026
3:00 – 4:30 PM

  • Topic and Presenter TBD
  • Possible topics include music/art collaboration, body mapping, breathing and yoga 

WBP Department Honors Concert
Friday, April 17, 2026
7:00 PM

  • Performer nomination deadline: Friday 3/27 
  • Performer call time TBD  
  • Dress code: semi formal 
  • Will be live streamed 

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