Concert Ensembles

The Wind Ensemble is a balanced ensemble of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.  The Lafayette Wind Ensemble meets during the seventh hour of the school day, and is the premier concert ensemble in the Band Program. The Wind Ensemble is comprised of students in grades 9 – 12 who are at an advanced level of performance on their instrument.  The Lafayette Wind Ensemble will perform 5-6 concerts per year, including the Missouri State Large Ensemble Festival in the spring semester. 

Auditions for the Wind Ensemble are held in February.  Details about auditions will be given to students and all middle-school directors.

The Symphonic Band is a balanced ensemble of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.  The Lafayette Symphonic Band meets during the sixth hour of the school day, and is the middle ensemble in the Band Program and serves as a bridge between Concert Band and Wind Ensemble. The Symphonic band is comprised of students in grades 9 – 12 who are at a moderate level of performance on their instrument.  The Lafayette Symphonic band will perform 5-6 concerts per year, including the Missouri State Large Ensemble Festival in the spring semester. 

Auditions for the Lafayette Symphonic band are held in February.  Details about auditions will be given to students and all middle school band directors in mid-January.

The Concert Band is a performing ensemble consisting of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. The Lafayette Concert Band meets during the fifth hour of the school day. The Lafayette Concert Band consists of students in grades 9-12 and performs 4-5 concerts per year, and may include the Missouri State Large Ensemble Festival in the spring semester.