
Wind Symphony
Directed by Mr. Rene Lira - ralira@garlandisd.net
Wind Symphony is considered the first performing ensemble in the band program and is open to students in all four grades. In order to be a member of this group, a student must demonstrate the highest level of musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to rehearsal and practice time. A student must seriously pursue individual goals on their instrument as well as working diligently toward ensemble goals. Auditioning for all-region band and playing a solo or ensemble at the solo and ensemble contest is required. Private lessons are strongly encouraged.
2017 UIL Concert and Sightreading Repertoire
1. Easter Monday on the White House Lawn by Sousa
2. A Movement for Rosa by Camphouse
3. Danzon No. 2 by Marquez

2018 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Repertoire
1. Marche Militaire Francaise by Saint-Saens/Hinsley
2. Laboring Songs by Welcher
3. Enigma Variations, Opus 36 by Elgar/Patterson
2019 UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Repertoire
1. Overture to Candide by Bernstein/Grundman
2. Give Us This Day by Maslanka
3. Commando March by Barber
2016 UIL Concert and Sightreading Repertoire
1. Honey Boys on Parade by Cupero
2. Symphony No. 3 for Band by Giannini
3. October, Symphonic Tone Poem, Opus 131 by Shosatakovich
2015 UIL Concert and Sightreading Repertoire
1. Lincolnshire Posy by Grainger
2. Finale (from Symphony in f minor No. 4) by Tchaikovsky
3. Lola Flores by Sadel & Tucci
2014 UIL Concert and Sightreading Repertoire
1. Inglesina by Delle Cese
2, Sketches on a Tudor Psalm by Tull
3. Finale (from Symphony No. 2) by Ives
2013 UIL Concert and Sightreading Repertoire
1. Florentiner March by Fucik
2. Variations on an American Cavalry Song by Donald Grantham
3. Academic Festival Overture by Brahms