Cycle 9: Belonging
Cycle 9 Rehearsals
Wind Ensemble (auditioned group): 9:30-12
Wind Symphony (non-auditioned group): 12:30-2:45
All rehearsals at North Seattle College
April 26
May 3, 10, 17, 31
June 7
Cycle 9 Concert
Sunday June 14 | 4pm | Ballard High School 1418 NW 65th St, Seattle, WA 98117
Wind Symphony Registration for Cycle 9 is now closed.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
cycle 9 members
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WIND SYMPHONY
Flute: Toni Ameslav Lauren Ball Paige Balut Carla Buhner Hayden Gizinski Shayla Hetletvedt Catie Malone Wyndi May Ana Mercado Hannah Ogden Holly Oizumi Elise Rodriguez Oboe: Heather Storm Clarinet: Allison Andersen-Lambrecht Janet Ankomah Marissa Brookhart Allison Frey Karissa Longo Amy Poehlitz Amelia Poppenhagen Rayna Schlossberg Jody Stewart Bass Clarinet: Kathy Huberman Cynthia Mullis Kaitlin Singer Bassoon: Megan Cummings Savanna Johnson Erica Lundgren Shelley OBrien Alto Sax: Sydney Colescott Felicia Keeton-Howard Alondra Quiroga Kae Ransom Rachel Talney Tenor Sax: Anna Ballasiotes Anna James Bari Sax: Jordan Johnson Horn: Alicia Barta Huffines Mary Borden-Dimond Joy DelCalzo Kate Wiseman Trumpet: Laura Ehli Jocelyn Gallardo-Lopez Elena Hensiek Hailey Kepple Lissette Perez Shelly Siegfried Trombone: Teresa Bonilla Kellyn Haley Andy Heald Katie Laskey Cathy Sullivan Sarah Zundel Euphonium: Kathy Medema Cheyenne Sanchez Emily Suter Tuba: Grace Paananen Eleanor Walker Percussion: Mel Brazley Kirsten Gilmore Anita Kumar Elizabeth McDaniel Kelsey Thompson |
WIND ENSEMBLE
Flute: Lindsey Dustin Megan Gonzales Jordan Johnson Elizabeth Jolly Cara McKinley Oboe: Meagan Paxman Amanda Sowards Clarinet: Rachel Dotson Stokes Meredith Heinzmann Sarah Kaal Ingrid Layton Lexi Magistrale Dori McClure Stephanie Sheppard Andrea Wooley Bass Clarinet: Amanda Christian Bassoon: Yize Smith-Rockne Syd Thayer-O’Brien Alto Sax: Madison Keezer-Birmingham Margaret Lowe Tenor Sax: Lisa Dockendorff Bari Sax: Katie Zundel Horn: Caty Becker Bryna Hazelton Zoe Zuest-Becker Trumpet: Jessa de los Reyes Hailey Kepple Autumn Lyle Rachel Moore Hailey Wagner Angela Zumbo Trombone: Nicole Finkle Elizabeth McDaniel Sasha Schumacher Mya Wagner Tori Wright Euphonium: Becca Blyn Eleanor Walker Tuba: Cassidy Stanhope Lorraine Thurston Percussion: Sarah Bost Kirsten Gilmore Melanie Gunn Rebecca Markov Sarah McIlrath Piano: Yuman Wu |
Cycle 9 Guest Conductor
Formation Wind Band's Guest Conductor Program builds upon our mission of empowering women by inviting members to develop their musical and leadership skills on the podium. One woman will be chosen to conduct a piece with Wind Ensemble this term alongside Anne and Erin. Repertoire will be assigned after the conductor has been chosen.
Minimum of one previous term with the band required. Please send any questions to [email protected].
The guest conductor will be expected to:
Guest Conductor applications for Cycle 9 are now closed.
Minimum of one previous term with the band required. Please send any questions to [email protected].
The guest conductor will be expected to:
- Study, rehearse, and perform their piece at the June 14th concert
- Collaborate and discuss goals and progress with Anne and Erin after each rehearsal
- Be present for all Wind Ensemble rehearsals
- Attend every rehearsal in the concert cycle with the exception of emergencies
Guest Conductor applications for Cycle 9 are now closed.
Ensemble Information
Wind Symphony Information:
Formation Wind Symphony is a non-auditioned group. We want as many women who want to participate in Formation to have that opportunity! Registration for our Wind Symphony is open from February 20 - April 15. There are no section caps. Expect a registration confirmation email along with other pertinent information to be sent on April 15, 2026.
Wind Symphony Expectations:
Wind Ensemble Information:
This group will be by audition only. Auditions are currently closed for Wind Ensemble but will open in Summer 2026. Please join our email list and follow us on social media (@formationwindband) for the most up to date information on future openings and opportunities.
Wind Ensemble Expectations:
Formation Wind Symphony is a non-auditioned group. We want as many women who want to participate in Formation to have that opportunity! Registration for our Wind Symphony is open from February 20 - April 15. There are no section caps. Expect a registration confirmation email along with other pertinent information to be sent on April 15, 2026.
Wind Symphony Expectations:
- grade 3-5 repertoire with individual preparation of music prior to rehearsal (comparable difficulty to previous cycles)
- Open membership each cycle - no ongoing commitment. Join us for a cycle when you can!
- No section caps!
Wind Ensemble Information:
This group will be by audition only. Auditions are currently closed for Wind Ensemble but will open in Summer 2026. Please join our email list and follow us on social media (@formationwindband) for the most up to date information on future openings and opportunities.
Wind Ensemble Expectations:
- grade 4-6 repertoire with individual preparation of music prior to rehearsal
- limited instrumentation (see below)
- ongoing membership every cycle. Members can miss 1 cycle and a sub will be arranged. In the event of 2 consecutive cycles out, the spot will move to someone else
- travel to various event for performances (Ex: Midwest, WMEA) No more than 1-2 per year
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]