KHS Wind Studies
Wind Ensemble - Varsity Band
The Wind Ensemble is the advanced (varsity) band in the C.E. King High School Band Program. Students will prepare/perform a professional level music curriculum and have a strong commitment to rehearsal and individual practice time. Wind Ensemble students students will prepare and perform music for concerts and competitions.
The Wind Ensemble meets during 8th Period.
Membership in the Wind Ensemble carries the following responsibilities:
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1. Attendance at all rehearsal, sectionals, clinics and performances.
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2. Preparation of All-State/All-Region Band music during Fall Semester.
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3. Participate in C.E. King High School Ensemble Auditions on November 5th, 2025
4. Participate in Sheldon District Band Auditions on November 12th, 2025
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5. Participate in UIL Region 33 - Freshmen Region Band Auditions on November 18th, 2025
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6. Participate in UIL Region 33 - Region Band Auditions on December 5th & December 6th, 2025
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7. Participate in UIL Area F - Area Band Auditions on January 10th, 2026
8. Participate in Sheldon ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 25th, 2026​
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9. Maintain academic eligibility.
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10. Abide by all C.E. King Band Handbook Policies.
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Wind Symphony - Non-Varsity Band
The Wind Symphony (Second Band) is open to all C.E. King High School Band students. Students will prepare/perform an advanced music curriculum and have a strong commitment to rehearsal and individual practice time. Students will prepare and perform music for concerts and competitions.
The Wind Symphony meets during 5th Period.
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Membership in the Wind Ensemble carries the following responsibilities:
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1. Attendance at all rehearsal, sectionals, clinics and performances.
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2. Preparation of All-State/All-Region Band music during Fall Semester.
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3. Participate in C.E. King High School Ensemble Auditions on November 5th, 2025
4. Participate in Sheldon District Band Auditions on November 12th, 2025
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5. Participate in UIL Region 33 - Freshmen Region Band Auditions on November 18th, 2025
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6. Participate in UIL Region 33 - Region Band Auditions on December 5th & December 6th, 2025
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7. Participate in UIL Area F - Area Band Auditions on January 10th, 2026
8. Participate in Sheldon ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 25th, 2026​
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9. Maintain academic eligibility.
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10. Abide by all C.E. King Band Handbook Policies.
Symphonic Band I - Sub Non-Varsity A Band
Symphonic Band I is open to all C.E. King Band students. Students will prepare/perform an intermediate music curriculum and have a strong commitment to rehearsal and individual practice time. Symphonic Band students will prepare and perform music for concerts and competitions. Students in Symphonic Band I must constantly work to maintain their eligibility in the ensemble. If a student is unprepared for class, forgets music, forgets their instrument, or is not rehearsing well, they will be immediately bumped down to the lower band and sent to see Mr. Cruz across the hallway with Symphonic Band II.
Symphonic Band I meets during 7th Period.
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Membership in Symphonic Band I carries the following responsibilities:​
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1. Attendance at all rehearsal, sectionals, clinics and performances.
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2. Preparation of All-State/All-Region Band music during Fall Semester.
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3. Participate in C.E. King High School Ensemble Auditions on November 5th, 2025
4. Participate in Sheldon District Band Auditions on November 12th, 2025
4a. Students who perform well in Sheldon District Band Auditions will be invited to participate in Region Band Auditions
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5. Participate in Sheldon ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 25th, 2026​
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6. Maintain academic eligibility.
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7. Abide by all C.E. King Band Handbook Policies.
Symphonic Band II - Sub Non-Varsity B Band
Symphonic Band II is open to all C.E. King Band students. Students will prepare/perform an intermediate music curriculum and have a strong commitment to rehearsal and individual practice time. Symphonic Band students will prepare and perform music for concerts and competitions. Students in Symphonic Band II are able to be bumped up into the SNV A Band (Symphonic Band I). If a student is prepared for class, learns their music, practices their instrument, and is rehearsing well, they will be offered the opportunity to move up a band and sent to see Ms. Boone across the hallway with Symphonic Band I.
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Symphonic Band II meets during 7th Period in the Orchestra Room.
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Membership in Symphonic Band II carries the following responsibilities:​
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1. Attendance at all rehearsal, sectionals, clinics and performances.
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2. Preparation of All-State/All-Region Band music during Fall Semester.
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3. Participate in C.E. King High School Ensemble Auditions on November 5th, 2025
4. Participate in Sheldon District Band Auditions on November 12th, 2025
4a. Students who perform well in Sheldon District Band Auditions will be invited to participate in Region Band Auditions
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5. Participate in Sheldon ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 25th, 2026​
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6. Maintain academic eligibility.
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7. Abide by all C.E. King Band Handbook Policies.
Concert Band - Sub Non-Varsity C Band
Concert Band is open to all C.E. King Band students. Students will prepare/perform a beginner music curriculum and have a strong commitment to rehearsal and individual practice time. Concert Band students will prepare and perform music for concerts and competitions.
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Membership in Concert Band carries the following responsibilities:​
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1. Attendance at all rehearsal, sectionals, clinics and performances.​
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2. Participate in C.E. King High School Ensemble Auditions on November 5th, 2025
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3. Participate in Sheldon ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 25th, 2026​
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4. Maintain academic eligibility.
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5. Abide by all C.E. King Band Handbook Policies.