STS Wind Ensemble
St. Timothy's School Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Ms. Susan Fritts.
Wind Ensemble is geared towards the competitive band student. Students will be performing challenging middle school band works throughout the year. Students and Parents must sign a commitment contract. We will be performing at the 2018 Central District MPA held at Cedar Ridge High School.
Wind Ensemble student expectations
1. Be On Time to ALL rehearsals
2. Practice all assignments, come to every rehearsal prepared to rehearse (individual practice is for home)
3. Pencil on Stand at every rehearsal
4. Parent and student signed contract.
5. Students are REQUIRED to have and practice with Smart Music.
6. Students are REQUIRED to have Standard of Excellence Book 2
7. Private lessons are HIGHLY encouraged
8. Attend all performances (Christmas Concert, Open House Concert, and possibly MPA)
Wind Ensemble schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays (Full Rehearsal). Wednesdays are reserved for sectionals and clinicians. Dates to be announced.
If your child loves playing his or her instrument, enjoys a challenge, and loves to practice....this is the ensemble for your child. Wind Ensemble is open to ALL ages...based on ability, not age.
Wind Ensemble is geared towards the competitive band student. Students will be performing challenging middle school band works throughout the year. Students and Parents must sign a commitment contract. We will be performing at the 2018 Central District MPA held at Cedar Ridge High School.
Wind Ensemble student expectations
1. Be On Time to ALL rehearsals
2. Practice all assignments, come to every rehearsal prepared to rehearse (individual practice is for home)
3. Pencil on Stand at every rehearsal
4. Parent and student signed contract.
5. Students are REQUIRED to have and practice with Smart Music.
6. Students are REQUIRED to have Standard of Excellence Book 2
7. Private lessons are HIGHLY encouraged
8. Attend all performances (Christmas Concert, Open House Concert, and possibly MPA)
Wind Ensemble schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays (Full Rehearsal). Wednesdays are reserved for sectionals and clinicians. Dates to be announced.
If your child loves playing his or her instrument, enjoys a challenge, and loves to practice....this is the ensemble for your child. Wind Ensemble is open to ALL ages...based on ability, not age.
Guest Clinician, Tony Powell, works with the STS Advanced Band
Spring 2013 Field Trip to Leesville High School. Our Advanced Band Members joined the Leesville High School Symphonic Band for an "In House Clinic". Under the Direction of Mr. Dave Albert and Ms. Susan Fritts, the groups performed Moscow 1941-Balmages, Blue and Green Music-Hazo, and How to Train Your Dragon-arranged by O'Loughlin.
The St. Timothy's Brass Ensemble was invited to perform at the 2013 Jump For Hope Horse Show at the Governor Hunt Horse Complex, NC State Fairgrounds. This show benefits the Duke Children's Hospital and hosts a crowd of over 400 people.