SYMPHONIC BAND The EWHS Symphonic Band consists of all incoming freshmen, beginning band students, and is open to anyone who would like to be a part of the band program. You will advance in individual technique and grow in musical experience in preparation for more in depth study.
WIND ENSEMBLE The EWHS Wind Ensemble is an audition only class, featuring selected instrumentalists. As a serious music music student, you will explore the art of music, from the classical ''standards' to pieces by contemporary composer, and you will advanced techniques and musical concepts. The Wind Ensemble usually attends at least one judged festival during the year and is the featured performance group at many school functions.
SINFONIETTA - Brand New Program! The EWHS Sinfonietta is the newest addition to our performing ensembles. This orchestra is designed to continue the study of the fundamentals of music and technique. Students are expected to participate in all performance activities of this group. Prior orchestra experience is not needed. No audition required.
Co-Curricular Ensembles
Marching Band The EWHS Blue Spirit Marching Band is a unique group of high school musicians and color guard members dedicated to hard work, excellence, and a high level of musical and visual performance. The Marching Band merges music with movements and visual effect on football fields each fall in shows and competitions around the county and state. In July, members will attend Band Camp to learn the show. In addition to growing as musicians, students will build relationships with their peers that they will carry into the school year and beyond. Learning the music and field routines is hard work, but the band always makes time for fun! During the season the Marching performs at home football games, pep rallies, competitions, and parades.
Winter Percussion The Winter Percussion Ensemble consists of a large competitive concert percussion ensemble made up of keyboards, drums and sound effects. The Percussion Ensemble season runs from December through late March and/or continues into May. Each year the ensemble is comprised of both percussionists and non-percussionists who perform an original show in local competitions in addition to the Atlantic Indoor Championships.
Winter Guard The Winter Guard is an indoor color guard performing art. Unlike traditional color guard, Winter Guard performs indoors in a gym. Performances make use of recorded music rather than a live band. The East Wake Winter Guard season is from December to late March each year. Each season is comprised of performing an original show using flags, rifles and dance. They perform for multiple competitions each year and the Atlantic Indoor Championships.
Pit Orchestra The EWHS Theater Department’s Spring Musical is performed in April. Band and Orchestra members interested in playing in the pit will start after school rehearsals around early February.