Wind Ensemble | NoVa Youth Ensembles

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Intermediate Wind Ensemble

NoVa Youth Wind Ensemble offers students a unique musical experience to learn and perform at an advanced level. We are the first in the area to offer a high caliber musical experience to band students. The ensemble supports our communities through concerts, outreach to younger students and the elderly, which will create lasting bonds that span generations. If you would like a challenge while broadening your musical horizons, please join us! In the intermediate wind ensemble, you learn to refine your musical skills through challenging repertoire, focusing on advanced techniques, musical interpretation, and ensemble balance, while also exploring diverse musical styles.

Performance Opportunities and Partnerships

NoVa Wind Ensemble has partnered with The Herndon Regional Wind Ensemble directed by Dr. Lawrence Walker.

Dr. Walker was a long time educator and has been honored in Fairfax County. All musicians will have the opportunity to work alongside professional musicians and perform with the Wind Ensemble!

Chamber Orchestra

The NoVa Youth Chamber Ensemble is an advanced ensemble where members have to be accepted by audition to participate. The ensemble will take music beyond the page and delve into advanced musicianship skills. Students will expand their musically, creativity, artistry and depth of musical understanding. This includes listening skills, lyricism, emotional expression, and improvisation. Students will learn to approach music making holistically, and creatively, by delving into the many genres of composers. Conductor- Mr. David Lester.

We look at the ensembles as a team. As directors of the ensembles, our jobs are to give you the tools to create beautiful music in a relaxed, atmosphere. Your part is to practice, be prepared, and come with a positive attitude ready to learn.

I hope you will join for a great 2024-25 concert season!