The Wind Ensemble is the Varsity Band for the Null Band Program. They perform at several events throughout the school year, as well as various band contests. The Wind Ensemble has received the coveted UIL Sweepstakes awards, as well as Superior ratings at numerous band festivals around the state of Texas.
Expectations of Wind Ensemble students:
- Attend all rehearsals
During most of the year, these students will have to stay once a week for band practice. This is a major part of their grade and their membership in the varsity band. - Practice on your own time
Band rehearsal during class and after school are not the time for a student to learn their part, but rather a time for students to learn how to make their parts sound great when played all together. For this reason, students need to spend at least 15-30 minutes per day practicing their music and learning their parts. You will be introduced and given the resources to learn new concepts in class, but these concepts need repetition. Your fellow band members are counting on you to learn your part as soon as possible– YOU MAY stay after school any day Monday – Thursday, until 5:00, to practice with your friends in the safety of the Band Hall. After School Transportation is provided! - Pass your classes!
Because of the high number of performances and contests we attend, Wind Ensemble students are expected to pass all classes with a 70 or higher in order to legally be eligible to attend competitions. - Have a great attitude
Wind Ensemble is very fun, very rewarding, and a challenge that we ALL grow through. We learn music that is harder than the other classes, and we learn at a lot faster pace… Because we are always getting better! The reality of growth is that it will always continue to challenge you, regardless of how good you are, because thats how we get stronger. The better you are, the Better the Music, the Higher you ACHIEVE! Trust the process. You must have a “can do” attitude and have excellent rehearsal etiquette so that we can accomplish everything we need to do in a day’s work.
Formal Concert Dates for 2023 – 2024**:
October 19, 2023, 6:30 pm, NMS Cafeteria
December 14, 2023, 6:30 pm, NMS Cafeteria
February 29, 2024, 6:30 pm, NMS Cafeteria
May 14, 2024, 6:30 pm, C. E. King HS Performing Arts Center **This is not a complete list of performances. For a full list of required performances, consult the 23 – 24 Band Calendar
Null Middle School Band 