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Brass Choir
One of our most active ensembles, the Brass Choir rehearses on Wednesdays 3:15-4:30p.m. This ensemble
is open to any musician who can play a brass instrument; no auditions are required to join this group. The Brass Choir
typically performs at Milwaukee area churches, provides music for our Festival Worship Services, Chapel Services and Choir
Concerts. The Brass Choir is directed by Mr. Jordan Beckman.
Clarinet Choir
Our Clarinet Choir is open to all clarinet players in the WLHS Band program. This group will be directed
by Rachel Tolkinen and will meet on Thursdays 3:15-4:30pm. Our goal is to have the Clarinet Choir travel to local WELS
Congregations, events, and prepare for WSMA.
Color Guard
Tryouts for the Color Guard are open to any member of the WLHS student body, however, a majority of
its members are part of the band program. Most of the Color Guard performances and rehearsals are coordinated with the
marching band. This is a dedicated group of girls looking to add a wonderful element of visual impact to the marching
band through the use of flags, rifles, and dance movements. The Color Guard is under the leadership of Ms. Angela Schmill.
Jazz Ensemble
This is a co-curricular ensemble which requires an audition for seating placement. Performances are
given throughout the year at grade schools, churches, at the annual Benefit Concert and for the Prism concerts. Rehearsals
are Tuesdays 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. In addition to traditional band instruments, electric guitar, bass guitar, and piano
players are encouraged to join this ensemble. Mrs. Patty Bailey is the director of the Jazz Ensemble.
Pep Band
Pep Band is a fun, very relaxed atmosphere where we support our teams with great music. No auditions
are neccessary for this group and rehearsals take place 45 minutes prior to events. Performances are for WIAA Football
Playoff games, selected boys and girls basketball games, wrestling tournaments and pep rallies. If you're looking to
have fun and cheer on our Viking athletics, this is the group for you! Ms. Angela Schmill is coordinating
this group.
Flute Choir
Flute Choir is open to all flautists in the WLHS Band. They rehearse on Wednesdays 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
In addition to the traditional soprano flutes, students also have the option to try our Alto and Bass Flutes. The Flute
Choir performs at local congregations and for the Choir Concerts at WLHS. This ensemble is directed by Mrs. Patty Bailey.
Saxophone Choir
Our Saxophone Choir is directed by Ms. Angela Schmill. Rehearsals are on Mondays 3:15-4:30p.m..
The Sax Choir will perform throughout the year for area congregations and WLHS Chapel services.
Pit Orchestra
Pit orchestra rehearses once a week begining in January until 2 weeks prior to the musical when rehearsals
are then every night. Depending on the chosen musical for the spring, the Pit Orchestra can be as large as 30 or as
small as 15 members. Traditionally, we have strings (violin, viola, cello and bass) in addition to wind and percussion
instruments. Membership in this ensemble is by invitation of the Director of Bands. This year's Pit Orchestra
will be conducted by Mr. Jordan Beckman.
Other Small Ensembles
The following ensembles are formed for the WSMA Solo and Ensemble Festival. They have their rehearsal
during the band hour and sometimes these ensembles have the opportunity to perform for Chapel Services and at other concert
venues.
Dixieland Combo, Jazz Combo, Woodwind Ensemble I & II, Trumpet Choir I & II, Sax Choir II,
Percussion Ensemble, Trombone Choir, and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble.
Please call or e-mail us with questions on the various programs.
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