The Wootton High School Instrumental Music Program offers many opportunities for students: Chamber Winds, Symphonic Winds, Wind Ensemble, Marching Band, Pit Orchestra, North Potomac Indoor Guard, and Jazz Band. The Chamber Winds, Symphonic Winds, and Jazz Band consistently earn Superior ratings at the District Band Assessments. The WHS Bands and Orchestras have been invited to perform at the Maryland Music Educators Fall and Spring In-Service Conferences and are distinguished by the largest representation in the district honor groups and Maryland All-State.  Students also participate in Solo and Ensemble Performance Assessments, the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra, the Potomac Valley Youth Orchestra, and the American Youth Philharmonic. The Marching Band is a frequent Maryland Marching Band Association competitor.  This past season they won the Open West Region Championship and in 2021 placed third.  While competing in the US Bands Competitions, Wootton won the 2018 group 3A National Championship and Maryland State Marching Band Championship.   All Marching Band Members participate in the Summer Band Camp

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