Wind Ensemble is El Toro’s advanced concert band and is joined by audition only. Wind Ensemble consists of members of the woodwind, brass, and percussion families of instruments. During some performances, this ensemble joins with symphonic band to become mass band. During other performances, select members of wind ensemble join with string orchestra and chamber orchestra to become the symphony orchestra.

Wind Ensemble as part of Symphony Orchestra performs in Charger Hall during the fall and winter. Wind Ensemble participates in adjudicated festivals in the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA), SVUSD District Festival and the Disney Performing Arts Workshop.

For more information on the SCSBOA, please visit their website.

2017 Awards

SVUSD District Festival: Superior Rating
SCSBOA Festival: Unanimous Superior Rating