WHS Insturmental Music Groups

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Jazz Band

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Welcome to the Westminster High School Instrumental Music Department. There are several ensembles comprising the program including the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Marching Band, Orchestra, Jazz Band as well as various chamber ensembles. This department is revered for its continuous demonstrations of superior musicianship throughout the East Coast. Members of the program devote hours of detailed concentration to their ensembles. It is with that work ethic that students learn to appreciate the value of diligence, a tool vital to their personal success in the futures they choose. With a proactive, cooperative effort involving students, parents, and teachers, we are sure to maintain the superior standards of excellence for years to come.

Mark Lortz Band/Orchestra Director Band, Orchestra, & Marching Band Director melortz@k12.carr.org Staff Profile	Brian Drake Band Director Band, Jazz Ensemble, & Assistant Marching Band Director bpdrake@k12.carr.org Staff Profile

Music Department Phone (410) 751-3630- x 262 Westminster High School Fax (410) 751-3640

Colorguard - visual interpretation of music
Concert Band - basic fundamentals of wind and percussion
Jazz Band - dance band, jazz, and popular music
Marching Band - performances for parades, competitions, and sports interludes
Orchestra - orchestral performances featuring strings, winds, and percussion
Symphonic Band - basic fundamentals of wind and percussion, and musical aspects
Wind Ensemble - wind and percussion, various musical concepts

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