The LONGMONT YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE a wind and brass orchestra comprised of students in grades 6-12. Rehearsals take place on Saturday mornings throughout the school year from 9:00am to 10:30am. Several performances per year, including a joint concert with the LYSO. ALL WIND PLAYERS IN THE LYSO ARE REQUIRED TO ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE LYWE.
The LYWE includes the following instrumentation: