Symphonic Winds

Symphonic Winds, the top of three concert bands, is an OMEA Class AA band. Students audition for placement in the concert bands based on their musical maturity. Symphonic Winds has received superior ratings at every district, state and national level adjudicated event in which they have performed. Notable performances include:

· 2001, 2004, and 2007 National Adjudicators Invitational receiving each
  performance the Top Honor Group Award

· Ohio University Concert Band Clinic

· Bowling Green State University New Music Reading Clinic

· University of Akron Ohio Band Directors Conference

· The OMEA Professional Development Conference

All students in concert bands are highly encouraged to participate in various honor bands ranging from District XIII Honor Band to All-State Band and Orchestra. Another important part of the program is solo/ensemble adjudicated event. Each student participates in at least two events. This year, Lakota East had over 200 solo and ensemble entries.