THS Wind Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
THS Wind Ensemble was formed in 2001, the result of tremendous growth in the THS Band program that allowed for the creation of another performing ensemble. The Wind Ensemble is 75 members strong with the majority being juniors and seniors. Since the inception of the Wind Ensemble, members have earned straight superior ratings at all Alabama Bandmasters Association District and State Evaluations. In addition, they have also earned straight superior ratings from other regional competitions throughout the southeast, most recently Festivals of Music in South Carolina, Smoky Mountain Festival in Tennessee, and the Alamo Music Festival in San Antonio, Texas.
Membership into the Wind Ensemble is through an audition/selection process. While the members are serious and dedicated to the performance of outstanding symphonic wind literature, few students actually study privately. The Wind Ensemble consistently has members selected for the Alabama Bandmasters Associations All State Music Festival and for the many university sponsored honor band festivals throughout Alabama. The Thompson High School Wind Ensemble is also very honored to have been selected to perform for the 34th Annual Southeastern United States Concert Band Clinic at Troy University.