Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is the advanced group which performs grades IV – VI Literature. This is the top performing ensemble in the West Ashley Band program. This group has been invited to perform at the South Carolina Music Educators Associations In-Service Conference 3 times. This is an audition only ensemble. Student in this band also audition for County, Region and All State Band. The students also perform at the state Solo and Ensemble Festival in May each year.
Symphonic Band
The Symphonic Band is comprised of members of the West Ashley band program who are also members of the marching band. This group plays grade III-IV literature and performs at all concerts and also the SCBDA State Concert Band Festival.
Concert Band
The Concert Band is comprised of students in the band program who wish to continue their playing after middle school and do not wish to march in the marching band. These students are taught the basic of fundamental playing and are able to audition for the symphonic band in the spring.
Jazz Band
The Jazz band meets in a class for credit and performs music from the jazz idiom. The jazz band plays several concerts throughout the year and also participates in special community functions.
Percussion Ensemble / Winter Drum Line
The percussion ensemble is an audition only group and during the fall is the marching drum line. These students also are invited to participate in the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. During second semester this groups competes in the CWEA and SCBDA Winter Ensemble Marching Drum Line competitions.
2006 SCBDA Silver Medalist
2006CWEA 4th place
2005 CWEA 4th place
Percussion Ensemble/ Winter Drum Line
The West Ashley Colorguard also has 3 winter guard that performs during 2nd semester. The top performing group is winter guard Purple, The next performing group is winter guard SILVER and the 3rd group is the Beginner Winter guard. Purple and silver are audition only units. All students in winter guard Purple and Silver are the flag line for the West Ashley Marching Band and are the “official” WAHS Dance Line.
Winter Guard PURPLE
2005 CWEA Gold Medalist Regional A
2006 SCBDA Silver Medalist AA
2006 CWEA 7th place AA
Winter Guard SILVER
2006 SCBDA 4th place AA
2006 CWEA 10th place AA
Beginning Winter Guard
2006 CWEA
2006 SCBDA 10th place Region A