WFR Band Programs

Concert Band

Concert Band is a performance group that is open to any musician with prior musical experience. Some before and after school rehearsals may be necessary prior to concerts. These rehearsal dates will be emailed at least one month in advance and posted on the band website calendar. This ensemble will rehearse and perform traditional, contemporary, and popular wind band literature both in large ensembles and small ensembles. We will also cover basic music theory and history.

Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble is an auditioned (every spring) performance group. This group will perform more difficult levels of music, study more advanced music theory, and music history. This ensemble will also have some before and after school rehearsals. These rehearsal dates will be emailed at least one month in advance and posted on the band website calendar.

Any junior or senior may enroll in wind ensemble and receive honors credit for the spring semester. In order to receive this credit, the student must teach either individual or group lessons at one of the cooperating middle schools throughout the semester. More information will be available at the end of the first semester.

Marching Band

The Wake Forest-Rolesville Marching Cougars are a very active organization in the school. This group performs and competes throughout the fall. Membership in Concert Band or Wind Ensemble is required to join the marching band and there is a fee for membership. Colorguard members are required to sign up for the colorguard class. Students will receive credit and a grade for marching.

Winterguard

The Winterguard ensemble is a color guard activity that runs from late Fall through the Spring. It is open to any interested student (including non-band members), membership being determined by audition during November.

Winter Drumline

The Winter Drumline ensemble is a percussion activity that runs from late Fall through the Spring. It is open to any interested student (including non-band members), membership being determined by audition during November.

Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble for percussionists. This ensemble focuses on performance techniques associated with the various percussion instruments, maintenance and upkeep of the various percussive instruments, music theory and composition. This ensemble only meets in the spring semester.

Jazz Band

The Jazz Band is an optional activity with membership being determined through audition. Instrumentation is: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, piano, and drum set. This group participates in several events during the year.

Honors Bands and Clinics

These additional activities are listed on the Events page.