Wind Ensemble
SMS Wind Ensemble on Caroling Tour 2018 (Cleburne City Hall)
The Wind Ensemble is the top-performing band at Smith Middle School consisting of students in the 7th and 8th grades. This band is known for its success and tradition of superior musicianship. Students obtain membership in this yearlong course following a placement audition with the band directors. The Wind Ensemble gives many performances each year, including Fall, Winter, Mid-Term and Spring Concerts, UIL Contest, 5th Grade Demonstrations, Picnic in the Park, and a Spring Trip. Members of the Wind Ensemble are expected to audition for the All-Region Band and participate in Solo and Ensemble Contests. Students in the Wind Ensemble achieve high standards in the classroom and performance venues.
The Wind Ensemble has earned 13 UIL Sweepstakes Awards, has advanced to the Area round of the TMEA Honor Band three times, and has earned several honors at regional and state festivals. The Wind Ensemble has given performances at TCU, UNT (Murchison Performing Arts Center), TLU, Fort Hood, the Texas State Capitol, and The Alamo. In 2020, the Wind Ensemble was named a "Commended Winner" in the Mark of Excellence Project by the National Wind Band Honors.
Mr. Matthew Hiller is the primary director of the Wind Ensemble.
The Wind Ensemble has earned 13 UIL Sweepstakes Awards, has advanced to the Area round of the TMEA Honor Band three times, and has earned several honors at regional and state festivals. The Wind Ensemble has given performances at TCU, UNT (Murchison Performing Arts Center), TLU, Fort Hood, the Texas State Capitol, and The Alamo. In 2020, the Wind Ensemble was named a "Commended Winner" in the Mark of Excellence Project by the National Wind Band Honors.
Mr. Matthew Hiller is the primary director of the Wind Ensemble.
SMS Wind Ensemble in the Texas Capitol Rotunda
Fall Sectionals
- Flutes –
- Oboes –
- Bassoons –
- All Clarinets –
- All Saxophones –
- Trumpets –
- French Horns –
- Trombones –
- Euphoniums –
- Tubas –
- Percussion – Mr. Bibb during class
Superior Standards ~ Superior Success
