Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble:
          This group is one of the main ensembles of the WHS Bands.  The Percussion Ensemble consists of all percussionists in the Waukegan High School Bands.  The Percussion Ensemble is a full school-year long class.  All percussion students are placed in the Percussion Ensemble as they enter WHS from middle school band.
          Participation in out of school performances, concerts, competitions, parades, and festivals is required and reflected in the student's band grade.  Students in the Percussion Ensemble perform the band literature with the Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band.  Dates of these events will be given with plenty of notice.  This ensemble puts on 4 concerts each year (Pasta&Pops, Winter, Early Spring, and Spring Concerts).  The Percussion Ensemble participates in the IHSA Solo & Ensemble and Organization Contests each spring along with possible festivals/contests.
          High School Band is a fun way for students to express themselves musically while learning leadership, teamwork, passion, responsibility, pride, and good work ethic in a safe band community.  Students learn about their instruments in a performance based class focused on music education and playing their instruments everyday.  
          The pre-requisite to be in the Percussion Ensemble is completion of middle school band or a specific recommendation from the Band Directors.
Awards:
  • 2024 IHSA Organizational: Division I Rating
    • Class AA: 3rd Place Overall (Band, Orchestra, Choir)
    • Class AA: 3rd Place Band Solo & Ensemble
  • ​2023 IHSA Organizational: Division I Rating
    • Class AA: 3rd Place Overall (Band, Orchestra, Choir)
    • Class AA: 4th Place Band Solo & Ensemble

Upcoming Events

12/9/25 - Winter Band Concert

Call-Times:
  • Symphonic Band & Percussion Ensemble: 5:00pm
  • Wind Ensemble: 5:30pm
  • Concert Band: 6:00pm
  • 7:00pm at Waukegan High School - Brookside Campus
​TRAPP Auditorium
  • Doors open at 6:30pm. Admission is FREE.
  • Required for ALL Members!
  • Attire: CLICK HERE for more info on performance attire

3/17/26 - ILMEA Large Group Organizational Concert Band Festival

Call-Times:
  • Concert Band: TBA
  • Wind Ensemble: TBA
  • Percussion Ensemble (select students): TBA
  • Northeastern Illinois University
  • Required for ALL Members!
  • Attire: CLICK HERE for more info on performance attire
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4/11/26 - Hersey Chicagoland Invitational Concert Band Festival

Call-Times:
  • Symphonic Band: TBA
  • ​Percussion Ensemble (select students): TBA
  • John Hersey High School
  • Required for ALL Members!
  • Attire: CLICK HERE for more info on performance attire
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