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Solo & Ensemble Contest...
Solo & Ensemble Contest
The Solo and Ensemble Contest (SEC) is open to all band levels including Cadets. This annual event is generally held in the latter part of March. The SEC is not a competition between band members. Each soloist or ensemble is judged on their personal performance that day with level of experience taken into consideration. Whether an individual event is open or closed to observers is up to the participant or ensemble members.
WSHSB Patriot Marching Band
For marching, the WSHSB is also known as "The Patriots." Patriots attend marching camp in June and average five parades in the summer.
WSHSB Winter Concert
With two concerts per year, our winter concert is usually held at the end of January. Concerts are FREE admission with open seating. Check our Music Resource page to listen to past concerts.
WSHSB Patriot Marching Band
Marching trimester is voluntary and open to current WSHSB members and NON-members. This includes experienced musicians who are welcome to join us for the summer marching trimester. For more details see our Summer Marching page.
WSHSB Spring Concert
Our second concert of the year is generally held mid to late May. Come hear our Junior, Senior, and Symphonic bands separately and combined.
West Suburban Home School Band
About WSHSB
The West Suburban Home School Band, or WSHSB in short, follows the model of a community band and includes all wind instruments, woodwinds and brass, as well as a full percussion section. There are no stringed instruments ...more
WSHSB Member's News
Member's News has the link to the weekly Rehearsal Notes PDF and for quick reference, Important Dates and Deadlines and the Sectional Chart are included. Download the weekly Rehearsal Notes for the week's practice assignments and more.
Join WSHSB
To join the WSHSB a student must be home schooled. Those interested in joining the WSHSB, at any level but Cadet, must submit an audition video. Recommended minimum age for any level is nine. There are four skill levels to consider...more
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WHAT IS THE SEC (Solo and Ensemble Contest) Our annual Solo and Ensemble Contest is an exciting and much anticipated musical event held on a Saturday, generally in February or March. ALL band members, Cadet through Symphonic, are encouraged to participate in the SEC. Students have the opportunity to prepare solos and/or ensembles of their choice and perform them for a judge who then rates their performance. There is no competition, rather; students strive for their personal best. Judges decisions are final. _______________ 23rd Annual WSHSB Solo and Ensemble Contest Saturday, March 16, 2024, time 9 - @2:30, arrivals start 8:30 Christ Presbyterian Church 903 E. Nerge Rd., Roselle 60172 CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE. Tickets will be available the day of the event in 50 cent increments. Cash or check will be accepted as payment See Rehearsal Notes for concessions information and Sign-up Genius link for donations. All money received goes to support the band. _________________ SEC Registration deadline 1/11/24
Indicate Solo or Ensemble on the registration.
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confirmation email will be sent for each entry to the
main contact on each form.
2024 SEC Online Registration Link (available after 11/30/23)
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SEC Fees are payable at the front table at band. IMPORTANT SEC Rules It is of the utmost importance that participants carefully read the SEC Rules found here → SEC Rules For further information about out what to prepare prior to the SEC as well as what to do and expect that day including proper conduct and etiquette pointers use this link → SEC Helpful Tips |
