Plymouth-Canton
Band Program
The P-CEP Band Program boasts a distinguished, nearly 70-year tradition, offering a unique range of ensembles, including concert bands, marching band, jazz band,
indoor percussion, and winter guard—one of only a handful in the country to offer
such a variety. We are proud of our commitment to supporting younger students in grades K–8 with cadet and junior varsity programming, fostering a love of
music and performance at an early age.
Concert Ensembles
Wind Ensemble
The P-CEP Wind Ensemble is the top ensemble at P-CEP. Mostly 12th grade, and outstanding 11th, 10th, and 9th grade student musicians populate the Wind Ensemble. Students perform several concerts throughout the year including the Winter Concert, Collage Concert, P-CCS Band Festival, Spring Concert, Spring Performance Showcase, Concert in the Park, and many other community performances. The Wind Ensemble has a rich tradition of excellence, and has been invited to perform three times at the Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra & Music Conference in Chicago (‘69, ‘77, & ‘94), two times at the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival (‘00, & ‘05), three times at the Western Michigan University Spring Conference (‘71, ‘96, & ‘24), once at the Western International Band Clinic (‘80) and five times at the Michigan Music Conference (‘80, ‘96, ‘12, ‘19, & ‘23). Wind Ensemble students participate in MSBOA District Solo & Ensemble and are encouraged to audition for the MSBOA All-State Band. It is also encouraged that students in this ensemble participate in private lessons on their instrument.
Chamber Winds
Chamber Winds is the second of the five wind bands at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. 12th grade, and highly advanced 11th, 10th, and 9th grade student musicians mainly populate Chamber Winds. Members in Chamber Winds will perform on the Winter Concert, P-CCS Band Festival, Spring Concert, and the Spring Performance Showcase. Chamber Winds students participate in MSBOA District Solo & Ensemble and are encouraged to audition for the MSBOA All-State Band. It is also encouraged that students in this ensemble participate in private lessons on their instrument.
Symphony Band
Symphony Band is the third of the five wind bands at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. 12th grade, 11th grade, and advanced 10th and 9th grade student musicians mainly populate the Symphony Band. Members in Symphony Band will perform on the Winter Concert, P-CCS Band Festival, Spring Concert, and the Spring Performance Showcase. Symphony Band students participate in MSBOA District Solo & Ensemble and are encouraged to audition for the MSBOA All-State Band. It is also encouraged that students in this ensemble participate in private lessons on their instrument.
Concert Band
Concert Band is the fourth of the five wind bands at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. 10th and advanced 9th grade students mainly populate the Concert Band. Members in Concert Band will perform on the Winter Concert, P-CCS Band Festival, Spring Concert, and the Spring Performance Showcase. Concert Band students participate in MSBOA District Solo & Ensemble and are encouraged to audition for the MSBOA All-State Band. It is also encouraged that students in this ensemble participate in private lessons on their instrument.
Varsity Band
Varsity Band is the fifth of the five wind bands at Plymouth-Canton Educational Park. 9th grade students mainly populate the Varsity Band. Members in Varsity Band will perform on the Winter Concert, P-CCS Band Festival, Spring Concert, and the Spring Performance Showcase. Varsity Band students participate in MSBOA District Solo & Ensemble and are encouraged to audition for the MSBOA All-State Band. It is also encouraged that students in this ensemble participate in private lessons on their instrument.