THE B-WELL WIND SYMPHONY
Sophisticated Elegance
The Wind Symphony is the varsity level of Band class offered at Braswell HS. Students in this class will work on very high level music for performance throughout the school year. This group has rehearsals and performances which require co-curricular participation. Students in this class are required to take private lessons to maintain their status in this prestigious organization. Students in this ensemble will be required to perform a solo and an ensemble at the solo and ensemble festival or some other qualified jury process. Membership in this Band is based on an audition and Directors’ approval.
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Give Us This Day by David Maslanka
UIL Performance- April 21st, 2022
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"David Maslanka is smiling down right now!"
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"Extremely inspired and expressive performance. Bravo to all involved!"
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"Tons of great technique today!"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Shepherd's Hey by Percy Grainger
UIL Performance- April 21st, 2022
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"Beautiful and meaningful musicianship playing displayed today."
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"Loved the contrasting styles of music selected and performed today."
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"Love the intensity you play with!"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Irish Tune from County Derry by Percy Grainger
UIL Performance- April 21st 2022
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"Nice colorful sounds represented in all instruments!"
"Musicians play with wonderful confidence and understanding"
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"Band consistently had very good control of pitches, rhythmic accuracy, and pulse."
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Americans We by Henry Fillmore
UIL Performance- April 21st, 2022
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"Nice colorful sounds represented in all instruments!"
"Musicians play with wonderful confidence and understanding"
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"Band consistently had very good control of pitches, rhythmic accuracy, and pulse."
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Symphonic Movement by Vaclav Nelhybel
UIL Performance- April 23rd, 2021
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"What an exciting program. I'm glad that you are not afraid to play wind band standards!
"Musically, the technical lines had shape, and the dynamic contrasts were very effective."
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"Great full band sound!"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein
UIL Performance- April 23rd, 2021
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"The band creates many beautiful colors and textures. Balance and blend are outstanding throughout the program."
"Percussion does a great job of adding color to the ensemble"
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"Outstanding technical facility in each section!"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Pas Redouble by Camille Saint Saens
UIL Performance- April 23rd, 2021
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"This was a very musical performance! Dynamic contrast and phrase shaping all well done!"
"You are a very mature sounding group!"
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"Great work by the ensemble and director on this program. Shows lots of attention to detail and excellent playing from the student musicians."
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Fairest of the Fair by John Philip Sousa
UIL Performance- April 16th, 2019
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"Band performs with incredible vibrant tone and sonority...wonderful detail!
"Loved your extreme musicality"
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"Best dynamics of the day---So musical!"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Glaciers by Scott Director
UIL Performance- April 16th, 2019
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"Great teaching and learning in this ensemble---Bravo!"
"Because you do such good fundamentals in tone & technique, you are able to focus on making music during your performance"
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"Students play with full confident tone--Good matching and listening skills in this group"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Havendance by David Holsinger
UIL Performance- April 16th, 2019
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"Thanks for placing top priority on musicianship and details"
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"Bravo to outstanding band AND conductor---Keep up your wonderful work!"
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"Beautiful musical details. Lots of thoughtful & passionate expression. That's ART!"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Symphonic Dance No. 3 by Clifton Williams
UIL Performance- April 19th, 2018
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"Passionate teaching. Dedicated group of young people. Bravo!"
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"Very good attention to balance & musical details. Exciting ending!"
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"Wow! What a great ensemble sound!"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
The Tahoka Galop by Williams Owens
UIL Performance- April 19th, 2018
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
"Brilliant musical choices"
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"Yes! Dynamics executed!"
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"Thank you for committing to making musical moments happen!"
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Ghost Fleet by Robert Sheldon
UIL Performance- April 19th, 2018
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor
What the Judges Said:
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"Wonderful "special" moments that make THIS group special and stand out!"
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"Excellent attention to musical details and contrast. Wow!"
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"So expressive and engaging..."
Braswell HS Wind Symphony
Requiem by Quincy Hilliard
Spring Concert- May 21st, 2018
Aaron Snipes, III, Conductor