SSC IMP Core Ensembles

Wind Stream

Incoming students to the program who play a woodwind, brass, percussion, or electric bass instrument audition at the start of each year to be placed in either Junior Band (JB) or Concert Band (CB).

Junior Band (JB)

This is the entry-level wind band for woodwind, brass, percussion, and electric bass players with some previous band experience who are playing at around a Grade 1-2 level.

Concert Band (CB)

This is the lower intermediate wind band for woodwind, brass, percussion, and electric bass players with more extensive previous band experience who are playing at around a Grade 2-3 level.

At the end of each year, IMP students are invited to audition for movement to a higher-level Wind Band.

Wind Ensemble (WE)

This is the upper intermediate level wind band for woodwind, brass, percussion, and electric bass players who are playing at around a Grade 3-4 level.

Wind Orchestra (WO)

This is the advanced level wind band for woodwind, brass, percussion, and electric bass players who are playing at the most advanced skill level on their instrument. This is for students who are playing at around a Grade 5 and above level.