Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble

The Delaware Youth Wind Ensemble (DYWE) brings together outstanding high school musicians (grades 8-12) from the greater Delaware area to rehearse and perform exciting and high-quality wind band literature. Open to students who play flute, oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, string bass, piano, and percussion, DYWE offers an enrichment experience aimed to supplement (but not replace) students’ experiences in their own high school bands. Under the direction of UD professor and Wind Ensemble conductor Dr. Lauren Reynolds, DYWE rehearses once a week and performs at least one concert per season.

The DWYE is expected to return to its regular rehearsal and performance schedule in Spring 2023.

Particpant Ages:​ Grades 8 - 12 with music teacher recommendation (see below Eligibility Requirements)

Dates/Times: Sundays, 2:30-4:30 PM 2/19/23-4/30/23 (no rehearsals 3/26 or 4/9)

Concert: Sunday, 4/30/23, 5:00pm

Registration Fee: $200 for the Spring semester (includes a DYWE shirt, to be worn at the concert)

Attire: ​DYWE t-shirt (provided), black dress slacks (no jeans, please) or ankle-length solid black skirt, black dress shoes with black socks or black sandals.

We welcome all families! Scholarships available for select instruments...contact CMS Director, Mary Margaret Wilson, for inquiries! mmbw@udel.edu 

Needs-based financial aid applications are welcome. Please visit our Financial Aid page​. ​

Eligibility Requirements:

Please submit a letter of recommendation from either your school band director or private lesson instructor. Letters should be addressed to Dr. Lauren Reynolds and emailed to: lhr@udel.edu. 

2022 All-State Band Participants do not need a recommendation from their music teacher!

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