ABOUT

The Widefield High School Bands help represent the award-winning Widefield High School Performing Arts Department. Performance opportunities include three concert bands, two jazz bands, pep band, The Gladiator Marching Band, Winter Colorguard, and percussion ensembles.  Over the past three years, all ensembles who entered contest received Superior (I) ratings. The Gladiator Marching Band is a regular Colorado State Marching contender, and a 2018 and 2019 Semifinalist.

​The Widefield Bands are led by Nick Loafman and Rose Verlinde.

ENSEMBLES

  • Concert Band
  • Symphonic Band
  • Wind Symphony
  • Jazz Band I
  • Jazz Band II
  • Gladiator Marching Band
  • WHS Drumline
  • Winter Percussion Ensemble
  • Color Guard/Winter Guard
  • Big Blue Pep Band 

PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT

  • BAND:
    • Nick Loafman
    • Rose Henning 
  • CHOIR
    • Mikey McDermott
  • DRAMA
    • JoLynn Minns
  • ORCHESTRA
    • Sara Miller
  • MUSIC PRODUCTION & THEORY
    • Holly Bradshaw
  • ACCOMPANIST
    • Hyejun Kim

CONTACT INFORMATION

  • DIRECTORS:
    • Nick Loafman
    • Rose Henning 
  • SCHOOL ADDRESS
    • 615 Widefield Dr.
      Colorado Springs, CO
      80911
  • BAND OFFICE
    • (719) 391-3145
  • EMAIL
    • loafmannicholas@wsd3.org
    • henningrose@wsd3.org

join the widefield hs band

We want you!

Music

- Challenging, diverse and exciting music
- Solo and honor band opportunities
- Guest artists and clinicians
- No instrument? No problem! Rent from our extensive inventory

Leadership

- Leadership opportunities in every ensemble - Looks great on applications for college and scholarships
- Are you a future manager, or officer? Get your start with us!

Friendship

- Make amazing friendships and have the most fun
- Go on trips
- Be around other outstanding students

Opportunity

- Build life skills for future jobs and opportunities
- Earn PE credit with marching band
- Earn credits towards graduation