West Brook SOUNDPOWER

8750 Phelan Blvd.

Beaumont, TX 77706

Welcome to
West Brook Band

REASONS TO JOIN BAND

WE HAVE FUN

WE MAKE LOTS OF FRIENDS

WE ARE CREATIVE AND EXPRESS OURSELVES

WE ARE A TEAM

WE SUPPORT EACH OTHER

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

TRIPS

AND MOST OF ALL...

WE ARE A FAMILY

BANDS

Concert Season

When students join the West Brook Band program, they are placed into one of three concert bands based on their ability.

Wind Ensemble

The Wind Ensemble consists of advanced players and has a limited number of spots. This ensemble meets during the academic schedule. It is a mix of 9th-12th grade students. The Wind Ensemble participates in UIL events that require extra rehearsals to prepare. These students are encouraged to try out for Region 10 Band and participate in the UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition. They also perform in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Mr. David McKinney

Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band consists of students of considerable playing abilities. This ensemble meets during the academic schedule. It is a mix of 9th-12th grade students. The Symphonic Band participates in UIL events that require extra rehearsals to prepare. They also perform in the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The Symphonic Band is under the direction of Mrs. Stephanie Alcantara

SOUNDPOWER

SOUNDPOWER consists of all the woodwinds, brass, percussion, and color guard students.

SOUNDPOWER rehearses together after school during Marching Season. The marching band performs at school pep rallies, varsity football games (home and away), local parades, and marching band competitions. Our Marching Band is our most publicly visible ensemble and the students involved enjoy performing for large audiences from all around the state while maintaining a high level of musical and visual achievement

Concert Band

The Concert Band is an

ensemble that focuses on

playing fundamentals.

Reading skills and tone

production are the primary

focus of this band. The

ensemble meets during the

academic schedule. It is a mix

of 9th-12th grade students.

The Concert Band

performs in the Christmas and

Spring Concerts. No one is left

out! The Concert Band is under

the direction of Mr. David

McKinney and Mrs. Stephanie

Alcantara

Jazz Band

The Jazz Band is in

addition to regular band

classes and is strictly by

audition. The Jazz Band meets

during the academic schedule. It

is a mix of 9th-12th grade

students.

The Jazz Band participates in

Solo and Ensemble competition,

performs in the Christmas and

Spring Concert as well as other

community events.

They may also participate in UIL

sanctioned events.

The Jazz Band is under the

direction of Mr. David McKinney