Concert Bands
Following marching season, our focus shifts to the concert hall, where students continue developing their musicianship through challenging concert literature, technical growth, and artistic expression. While marching season showcases precision and performance on the field, concert band season provides the opportunity to refine tone, technique, musicality, and ensemble skills as students prepare for UIL Concert & Sightreading, spring concerts, and other performance opportunities.
Students are placed into concert ensembles based on auditions and director evaluation, ensuring every musician is challenged, supported, and given the opportunity to grow throughout the season.
Wind Ensemble
The most advanced performing ensemble at SHS, team taught by Ms. Hermanson. This band performs the highest-level literature and is composed mostly of upperclassmen. This band competes at the Varsity level in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. Members of this ensemble are required to enroll in private lessons, participate in the All-District and All-Region Band Auditions, perform in at least one class 1 ensemble for the MISD Ensemble Contest, AND perform at least one class 1 solo at the MISD Solo Contest, as well as be leaders in other performing ensembles such as Jazz Band, chamber music ensembles, and Percussion Ensemble. The Wind Ensemble will set the standard in musical performance, integrity, and professionalism at Summit High School.
Symphonic Band
The feeder group for the Wind Ensemble taught by Mr. McQuade. This band performs high-level literature and is composed of students of all grades. This band competes at the Non-Varsity level in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. Members of this ensemble are expected to enroll in private lessons, required to participate in the All-District and All-Region Band Auditions, perform in at least one class 1 or class 2 ensemble for the MISD Ensemble Contest, AND perform at least one class 1 or class 2 solo at the MISD Solo Contest, as well as be leaders in other performing ensembles such as Jazz Band, chamber music ensembles, and Percussion Ensemble. The Symphonic Band will follow the standard set by the Wind Ensemble in musical performance, integrity, and professionalism.
Concert Band
The feeder group for the Symphonic Band, team taught by Mr. McQuade and Ms. Hermanson. This band is composed of students of all grades. This band competes at the Sub Non-Varsity level in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest. Members of this ensemble are encouraged to enroll in private lessons, participate in the All-District and All-Region Band Auditions, perform in at least one class 1 or class 2 ensemble for the MISD Ensemble Contest, AND perform at least one class 1 or class 2 solo at the MISD Solo Contest, as well as be leaders in other performing ensembles such as Jazz Band, chamber music ensembles, and Percussion Ensemble. The Concert Band will follow the standard set by the Wind Ensemble in musical performance, integrity, and professionalism.