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The Red & Blue Freshman Bands, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, and Wind Symphony meet throughout the school year and perform a concert each quarter.
The Jazz Program at West Aurora consists of four auditioned jazz bands, the Jazz Ensemble, the Jazz Band, the Stage Band, and the Lab Band. These groups meet during the school day and outside the school day for the entire school year.
The Blackhawk Marching Band is a spirited and energetic extra-curricular ensemble focused on representing West Aurora High School and District 129, entertaining fans, and supporting Blackhawk Football.
For all up to date rehearsals, sign-ups, concert performances and special events for the West Aurora Department of Bands.
"Roll-on, Blackhawks!" - Sten G. Halfvarson
A fixture at West Aurora High School since 1919, we welcome you to the online home of the Department of Bands! Our program features 6 concert ensembles, 5 jazz bands, the Blackhawk Marching Band, and the Blackhawk Basketball Pep Bands. Our mission is to promote musical appreciation, knowledge, and participation through the study and performance of quality instrumental repertoire. The performance-based classes and ensembles in our program feature unique content that offers unparalleled aesthetic experiences, rigorous performance demands, and are worthy of academic study. Participation in these courses and ensembles is the best and most direct way to experience the art of music making, one that will assist students in developing a greater understanding of themselves and humanity. The Band Faculty and Staff of West Aurora High School welcome you to our program and invite you to explore our ensembles!
An Overview of the West Aurora Department of Bands
West Aurora High School enrolls over 3,700 students and is part of School District 129, one that serves students from Aurora, the Village of North Aurora, Montgomery, and Sugar Grove Township. The district employs ten full-time music educators who serve ten elementary schools, four middle schools, and one high school in an effort to ensure consistent instruction and a smooth progression from the 6th through the 12th grade. The West Aurora High School Department of Bands has a long and distinguished history of performance excellence. The program boasts 13 ensembles including 6 wind bands, 4 jazz bands, and 3 athletic bands – the Blackhawk Marching Band and the Blackhawk Basketball Pep Band. The band program at West High enrolls over 375 students and has been called a beacon of the district as it is an integral part of the Aurora community.
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