The New Trier High School Wind Ensemble was invited to perform at the 2012 Midwest Clinic.
The New Trier wind ensembles consist of 225 students in four curricular bands, including the Freshman Concert Band, Varsity Wind Ensemble, Concert Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. The wind ensembles present four formal concerts each year and perform at various non-competitive music festivals throughout the year.
The New Trier Symphonic Wind Ensemble was selected to perform at the 2012 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Previous performances have included the 2010 Western Illinois University Showcase of Bands, the 2009 Music for All National Concert Band Festival, the 2008 and 2009 University of Illinois Superstate Festivals, the 2008 Chicagoland “Invitational” Band Festival, and as a demonstration band for the 2008 Midwest Clinic. In 2007, New Trier was named the National Grammy Signature School, signifying it as having the best high school music department in the nation.