The Los Osos Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble is an outstanding auditioned group of approximately 40 student musicians, which rehearses and performs during the spring semester (December – June). Members of the Wind Ensemble are highly select and versatile musicians who are challenged to create music at the highest artistic level.  The Wind Ensemble performs superb band literature suited to the group’s high level of ability and select instrumentation.  Recent performances have included “superior” ratings at music festivals throughout Southern California, and top honors, including the “Adjudicator’s Award” at the 2004 and 2007 San Francisco Heritage Festivals.  The highlight of the 2008 season was a Armed Forces Day patriotic performance on the flight deck of the USS Midway, in San Diego, CA. 

PREREQUISITE:   

An audition is required for placement into the Wind Ensemble.  Auditions take place in November.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

                         
AUDITION INFORMATION:

Audition information for the 2009 ensemble will be available in November 2008.

WIND ENSEMBLE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
           
(Wind Ensemble schedule of events will be posted soon).

WIND ENSEMBLE ATTIRE FOR PERFORMANCES:
                                   
LADIES: 

Solid black, below-the-knee dress with no “spaghetti straps,” panty hose, solid black dress pumps or heels, OR solid black slacks/black skirt (below-the-knee length) with black dress shoes, panty hose, and a solid black long-sleeve blouse.

GENTLEMEN: 

Solid black dress pants, black dress shoes, solid black socks, long-sleeve tuxedo or dress shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund, solid black sports coat or tuxedo coat.

GENERAL GUIDELINES: 

Please remember that a classy, uniform look is our main goal with the concert attire.
1)  No tennis shoes of any kind, no slip-on sandals or flip-flops.
2)  Hair should be combed neatly, as you would for a “formal” event.
3)  No large earrings or excessive jewelry.
4)  Ladies’ makeup should be minimal.