worcester youth wind ensemble
The Worcester Youth Wind Ensemble (WYWE) is part of the WYO organization. We are excited to provide instrumental students from Worcester County and beyond the opportunity to rehearse and perform standard and contemporary literature for winds and percussion. Through an audition process, the ensemble is open to students in grades 7-12. The mission is to bring the joy of performing music to the members of the ensemble and to the community. Program consist of a wide variety of compositions that challenge the members, commemorate world and local events and help us celebrate life’s journeys.
The size of the ensemble is 40 – 50 students. WYWE students work with section coaches and mentors to further develop their technique and understanding of the literature.
Rehearsals are Mondays, 6pm to 8:30pm at First Congregational
Conductor: Lucy Colwell-Snyder
The size of the ensemble is 40 – 50 students. WYWE students work with section coaches and mentors to further develop their technique and understanding of the literature.
Rehearsals are Mondays, 6pm to 8:30pm at First Congregational
Conductor: Lucy Colwell-Snyder
School Music Program Participation Policy:
WYO training and performance opportunities are intended to supplement school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each musician participates in his/her school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum. As WYO helps to advocate for the school music programs, music educators help promote and encourage their students to participate in WYO. This policy has been a very important way to build both programs and to build community and a positive reputation for WYO. As regards the school music participation policy, WYO recognizes that some school music classes may conflict with other school core curriculum, electives, and AP classes. In such cases, WYO believes the musician’s family must make the best academic choice for their child.
WYO training and performance opportunities are intended to supplement school music programs. It is the policy of the Worcester Youth Orchestras that each musician participates in his/her school music program, if offered at the musician’s school as part of the school day curriculum. As WYO helps to advocate for the school music programs, music educators help promote and encourage their students to participate in WYO. This policy has been a very important way to build both programs and to build community and a positive reputation for WYO. As regards the school music participation policy, WYO recognizes that some school music classes may conflict with other school core curriculum, electives, and AP classes. In such cases, WYO believes the musician’s family must make the best academic choice for their child.
