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Winds Classes

Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Winds

All winds classes are audition based and are comprised of all high school band students. 

The Wind Symphony meets 1st period under the direction of Mr. Keith Matthews, is the premier ensemble, and is composed of the top 45 to 50 musicians in the Bryant High School Band. Membership in Wind Symphony is competitive and members are expected to strive for the highest level of individual excellence. Expectations for members include: studying with a private instructor, auditioning for the region and all-state bands, performing in solo and ensemble competitions, and performing in chamber ensembles. The Wind Symphony performs some of the most demanding literature in the wind band repertoire at the grade 5 level. Consequently, each member is expected to posses the technical and musical ability to handle those demands while contributing to the integrity of the ensemble. To maintain membership in the Wind Symphony members must demonstrate proficiency by passing regular playing tests.

The Symphonic Winds meet 1st period under the direction of Mr. Jay Chipman and is composed of roughly 50-65 musicians in the Bryant High School Band. Membership in this ensemble is very similar to the Wind Symphony. It is equally competitive, and members are expected to strive to the highest level possible. Expectations are similar to the Wind Symphony although private lessons and all-region auditions are highly encouraged but not required. The Symphonic Winds will routinely perform grade 4 literature. To maintain membership in the Symphonic Winds members must retain their level of proficiency by passing off occasional playing tests.

The Concert Winds meet 5th period under the direction of Mr. Van Dyke. The Concert Winds are generally made up of about 80-90+ Bryant High School students and is not as competitive as the other ensembles. This class will play grade 2 and 3 levels of repertoire. Playing exams are given every so often to push students to perform at a higher caliber throughout the year.

The Wind Symphony, Symphonic Winds, and Concert Winds perform many concerts throughout the year, starting with the annual Christmas Concert. In the spring, the bands perform at the Region Concert Assessment, where they have consistently earned superior ratings. A spring concert concludes the school year in May.


All students are expected to be in the high school marching band that performs at all home games throughout the fall season.

* High School Percussion have their own class 6th period and will meet with the winds during advisory or after school to prepare for concerts.
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  • Home
  • Legacy Marching Invitational
    • 2022 LMI Adjudicators
  • High School
    • About Us >
      • Band Accolades
      • Ensembles >
        • Winds Classes
        • Jazz Band
        • Percussive Arts / Indoor Percussion
        • Colorguard / Winterguard
        • The Legacy
      • Alumni
      • High School Band Staff
    • Events
    • Students/Parent Resources >
      • New Band Students & Parents
      • Information
      • The Handbook
      • Forms
      • Band Fees
      • Communication
      • Newsletters & Band Yearbook
      • Volunteers
      • Private Instruction
      • Glossary
    • Band Store!
    • Fundraising >
      • Cheesecakes!
      • Car Wash
      • Amazon Smile
      • Kroger Community Rewards
    • Bryant Band Parent Organization >
      • BBPO Information
      • Bylaws, Minutes & Updates
    • Want To Be A Sponsor?
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  • Junior High
    • 8th Grade Band >
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    • Jazz Band
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