Skip to content

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble will explore the music of different composers via analysis, rehearsal and performance. This exploration will provide students with an overview of the visual, auditory and aesthetic dimensions of instrumental music. Particular attention will be paid to ensemble participation in the context of rehearsal and performance. Students will develop further technical proficiency and enhance their musical understanding through problem-based learning, sight-reading exercises, tone development and intonation exercises, critical thinking skills, reflection, analysis and practice. Students will perform in formal concerts as well as have the opportunity to audition for and participate in the IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest and in the ILMEA District and All-State Festivals. Students will also perform with Pep Band. Private lessons are highly recommended. Student participation in the Wind Ensemble is based upon a placement audition. This group is primarily comprised of upper classmen, and only 3-5% of the ensemble includes sophomores. Students will perform advanced band literature and original transcriptions. The top students from each section will perform with the Symphony Orchestra. Students enrolled in the IMSA Music Program are eligible to participate in any music sponsored co-curricular activities and/or events.

Performers

* = Section Leader

Flute
  • * Christin Sanchez
  • * Rushill Sambangi
  • Anisha Kolambe
  • Aditi Kumar
  • Ella Barnett
  • Jazmyne Germo
  • Laasya Nagumalli
  • Alberta Grinston
  • Yareli Marinez
Oboe
  • * Hannah Johnson
  • Samuel Go
  • Alexander Gengler
Bassoon
  • * Himani Kamineni
  • * Jack Morby
Clarinet
  • * Vivian Cho
  • Eunice Kim
  • Nathan Brodsky
  • Pietro Stabile
  • Payton Wiggins
  • Piere Joyner
  • Noor Azhar
Bass Clarinet
  • * Maame Afua Poku
  • * Cameron Magana
Alto Sax
  • * Erin Yoo
  • Zuyu Liu
  • Ethan Dawes
  • Renaldo Venegas
Tenor Sax
  • * Jeff Duan
  • * Jack Morby
  • * Shehzad Bajowala
Trumpet
  • * Emilia Daniels
  • Jesse Park
  • Liam Nelson
  • Claire O’Brien Dull
  • * Liam Archer
  • Liam Hickey
  • Jackson Halstead
  • Nickolas Carter
Trombone
  • * Bhargav Sampathkumaran
  • Ireland Morgan
Euphonium
  • * Emily Johnson
Tuba
  • * John Paul Vrooman
Percussion
  • * Jonah Fisher
  • * Ella Lind
  • Jakob Bachhausen
  • Lucas Brower
  • Vikram Karra
  • * Cole Plepel
  • Kenith Taukolo
  • Natalie Chung
  • Nomar Martin