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 Sheldon District Band Auditions on November 12th, 2025
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4. Participate in UIL Region 33 - Freshmen Region Band Auditions on November 18th, 2025
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5. Participate in UIL Region 33 - Region Band Auditions on December 5th & December 6th, 2025
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6. Participate in UIL Area F - Area Band Auditions on January 10th, 2026
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7. Participate in Sheldon ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 25th, 2026​
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8. Maintain academic eligibility.
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9. 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.​
3. Participate in Sheldon District Band Auditions on November 12th, 2025
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4. Participate in UIL Region 33 - Freshmen Region Band Auditions on November 18th, 2025
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5. Participate in UIL Region 33 - Region Band Auditions on December 5th & December 6th, 2025
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6. Participate in UIL Area F - Area Band Auditions on January 10th, 2026
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7. Participate in Sheldon ISD Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 25th, 2026​
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8. Maintain academic eligibility.
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9. Abide by all C.E. King Band Handbook Policies.
Symphonic Band - Sub Non-Varsity A Band
Symphonic Band 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 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 moved out of rehearsal and sent to see Mr. Cruz across the hallway.
Symphonic Band meets during 7th Period.
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Membership in Symphonic Band 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.​
3. Participate in Sheldon District Band Auditions on November 12th, 2025
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4. 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.