Specialist ensemble

Wind Symphonic Ensemble (WSE)

For wind, brass, and percussion players working toward college auditions and the classical and contemporary repertoire.
About the program

Not a marching band.

COS Wind Symphonic Ensemble (WSE), unlike a marching band, is an ensemble dedicated to teaching young wind, brass, and percussion musicians to perform the classical and contemporary repertoire. Through original works and well-selected arrangements for the ensemble, the students will be able to tackle auditions for college admission as a stepping stone toward a professional career in music. They will be mentored by our dedicated and extraordinary faculty for an optimal learning experience, focusing on developing musicianship and technical mastery. The ensemble will perform its own program during biannual COS orchestral concerts.
At a glance
WSE
Instruments
Wind, brass, and percussion
Aimed at
Players preparing for college auditions
Meets
Saturdays, 3:30 to 4:30pm
Conductors
Adrian Gutiérrez and Enzo Cetti
Room
Classroom 3
Performs
Its own program during the biannual COS concerts
Alongside your orchestra

How WSE fits a Saturday.

WSE is a specialist ensemble rather than a rung on the orchestral ladder. It is open to wind, brass and percussion players on its own, and orchestra members pay a reduced rate. It runs late in the day so it does not clash with the main orchestra rehearsals.

Play a wind, brass, or percussion instrument?

Start with an audition and faculty will place your child in the right orchestra, then build the rest of the Saturday around it.