Symphonic Winds
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Kimmel Center Photos

Photos of the Symphonic Winds' outstanding Kimmel Center performance have been posted.

Their May 24 performance included two pieces by John Mackey, "Aurora Awakes" and "Asphalt Cocktail," Wilford L. Holcombe's "The American Suite," "Wild Nights" by Frank Tiecheli, and Dylan Principi, this year's Soloist of the Year, playing saxophone during "Catch Me If You Can."

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Course Objective

This course is designed for all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade brass, woodwind, and percussion students who are interested who wish to develop their ability to perform instrumental music. Included are studies in instrumental technique, music reading, expressive playing, critical listening, diverse instrumental literature, and performance skills. Students are required to schedule and attend 3 lessons per quarter and all performances are mandatory.

Membership in Symphonic Winds is a prerequisite for participation in the Bucks County Music Festival, the Bucks County Youth Orchestra, the Pennsylvania Music Educators District, Regional, All-State Band and Orchestra, the Pennsbury High School Marching Band, Pennsbury High School Lab Band, Pennsbury Concert Jazz Band, and Pennsylvania Music Educators All-State Jazz Band.

  • 5 Periods
  • 1 Year
  • 1.0 unit
  • Grades 10, 11 & 12
  1. It is mandatory that you attend three lessons per quarter in order to pass.
  2. It is the student’s responsibility for signing up for three 15-minute lesson per quarter. A Lesson Appointment Schedule will be placed on the board outside of Mr. Mazzeo’s office and directly across from Mr. Capriotti's office. You have up until noon on Wednesday of the prior week to register on the Lesson Appointment Schedule.
  3. You may not schedule a lesson during your band period.
  4. You must inform your classroom teacher prior to your lesson that you will be missing part of your class.
  5. Prior to your lesson, fill out a lesson objective form and bring the form to your lesson.
  6. Since lessons are only 15 minutes long, you must be punctual, warmed up, and have all materials.
Virginia Stewart Memorial Award
The Virginia Stewart Memorial Award is awarded annually to an outstanding member or member of the Pennsbury Symphonic Winds. This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated superb musicianship and achievement in a wind band setting. Their name will be engraved on a plaque to be displayed in the lobby of Pennsbury High School as well as having their name listed annually in the Spring Concert program of the Pennsbury Symphonic Winds.

Virginia Stewart Memorial Award Winners

2010 — Jenny Hughes & Zach Gursky
2009 — Benjamin Lupinacci
2008 — Ananthi Rajamoorthi
2007 — Rhiannon Davis & Ryan Metzler
2006 — Jeff Krawiec & Megan Kyle
2005 — Kristin Potts
2004 — Jonathan Cooper
2003 — Meredith Condict
2002 — Elliot Stevens
2001 — Brian M. Adamczyk
2000 — Jaimie LaBonte
1999 — Moke Kahalehoe
1998 — Serena Lee
1997 — Carey E. Connelly
1996 — Daniel J. Fitzsimons
1995 — Kelly L. Hoffman
1994 — Kara Morgan & Jaimie Patrizio
1993 — Jennifer L. Worthington
1992 — Stephen Payne
1991 — Daniel Singer
1990 — Scott Lineberry
1989 — Thomas C. Mellin & Lori Denenberg
1988 — Karen I. Jorgensen
1987 — Tamara Wright
1986 — Semele E. Halkedis & Sean P. Smith
1985 — Brian Schilling
1984 — David Aldouby
1983 — Janice Stunda
1982 — Anne Prosser
Symphonic Winds Senior Soloist Competition Award
Students who win the Symphonic Winds Senior Soloist Competition Award receive a $500.00 scholarship from the Pennsbury Instrumental Music Boosters and perform a solo at the annual Spring Concert. Since 2008 the concert has been performed at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia.

Symphonic Winds Senior Soloist Competition Award Winners

2010 — Dylan Principi
2009 — Benjamin Lupinacci
2008 — Ananthi Rajamoorthi
2007 — Rhiannon Davis

Mission Statement

"The Pennsbury Instrumental Music Department, a student-centered learning community, will prepare each member to achieve his or her highest potential and to demonstrate skills and talents necessary for quality of life by providing a musically diverse program with the involvement and support of families and community."

Philosophy

"We believe that Instrumental Music Education at Pennsbury should provide opportunities for all children to develop as individuals — musically, intellectually, aesthetically, socially, physically, and morally.

"We believe also that the Instrumental Music Department, in concert with the home and community, must develop and maintain programs that help children learn skills, extend positive experiences, and make responsible choices concerning their future roles as contributing members of a democratic society.

"Finally, we believe that music education should stimulate the desire for learning as a continuing, life-long process."