Band Placement
As 7th and 8th graders, students are placed by ability into three ensembles:
Honor Winds
The varsity band. Students are placed through competitive audition. Honor Winds performs at the highest level and represents the school at UIL Contest, All-City events, and special performances.
Symphonic Band
The non-varsity band. Symphonic Band students develop advanced ensemble skills and perform at concerts, UIL Contest, and school events.
Concert Band
The sub non-varsity band. Concert Band provides a supportive environment for continued musical growth with regular performance opportunities.
Performance Schedule
Our performance schedule includes:
Fall, Winter, and Spring Concerts
December Elementary Tour
UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest
Pep rallies throughout the year
Coppell HS Football game performance
All-City Band auditions (7th & 8th grade)
CISD Solo and Ensemble Contest
West’s Annual Solo Contest
Concert Attire
All advanced band students are required to wear appropriate concert attire for performances. Specific requirements vary by ensemble and will be communicated by a director. Students should ensure their concert attire is clean, pressed, and ready before each performance.
Sectional Schedules
Sectionals are small-group rehearsals organized by instrument section for Symphonic Band and Honor Winds. Concert Band does not have sectionals. Sectional schedules will be communicated by a director via email rather than posted on this website.
Questions About Placement?
Our directors are here to help with any questions about auditions, placement, or advanced band expectations.
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