Concert Ensembles
Perseverance - Respect - Integrity - Determination - Excellence
Band concert dates 2018 - 2019
*Fall Concert - Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 - 7:00p.m.
- *Holiday Concert - Thursday, December 11th, 2018 - 7:00p.m.
- *Future's Concert - Thursday, February 7th, 2019 - 7:00p.m.
- *Winter Concert - Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 - 7:00p.m.
- *Pops Concert - Thursday, May 9th, 2019 - 7:00p.m.
FFCHS Concert ensembles
CONCERT BAND I and II
The Concert Band I and II are large performing ensembles in the band program at FFCHS. These ensembles are open to students in all four grades by audition and consistently performs mid-level high school band literature. Members of these groups have demonstrated musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to the FFCHS band program. Strong emphasis is placed on developing essential individual fundamentals and ensemble skills. As a part of these ensembles, students are strongly encouraged to prepare portions of the All-State Band audition music and participate in regional Solo and Ensemble Contests in February and will be required to participate in the Fountain-Fort Carson HS Chamber Ensemble Recital in the spring. Students must consciously work both in and out of rehearsal to improve their individual musicianship while also pursuing individual and ensemble goals. Members are strongly encouraged to take private lessons. The Concert Bands perform at band concerts, concert band festivals as determined by group eligibility and director discretion.
Concert Band II meets during 2nd period, and Concert Band I meets during 3rd period. Both courses are year long courses and may not be taken for one semester only.
SYMPHONIC BAND
The Symphonic Band is the top performing ensemble in the band program at FFCHS. This ensemble is open to students in all four grades by audition and consistently performs upper-level high school and collegiate band literature. Members of this group have demonstrated the highest level of musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to the FFCHS band program. As a part of this ensemble, students are encouraged to audition for the All-City Band, participate in regional Solo and Ensemble Contests, participate in the Fountain-Fort Carson HS Chamber Ensemble recital in the spring, and attend all scheduled rehearsals during the spring semester. Students must consciously work both in and out of rehearsal to improve their individual musicianship while also pursuing individual and ensemble goals. Members are strongly encouraged to take private lessons. The Symphonic Band performs at band concerts and concert band festivals throughout the spring each year.
Symphonic Band meets during 1st period, is open to student participation through audition only and is a year long course that may not be taken for one semester only.
The Concert Band I and II are large performing ensembles in the band program at FFCHS. These ensembles are open to students in all four grades by audition and consistently performs mid-level high school band literature. Members of these groups have demonstrated musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to the FFCHS band program. Strong emphasis is placed on developing essential individual fundamentals and ensemble skills. As a part of these ensembles, students are strongly encouraged to prepare portions of the All-State Band audition music and participate in regional Solo and Ensemble Contests in February and will be required to participate in the Fountain-Fort Carson HS Chamber Ensemble Recital in the spring. Students must consciously work both in and out of rehearsal to improve their individual musicianship while also pursuing individual and ensemble goals. Members are strongly encouraged to take private lessons. The Concert Bands perform at band concerts, concert band festivals as determined by group eligibility and director discretion.
Concert Band II meets during 2nd period, and Concert Band I meets during 3rd period. Both courses are year long courses and may not be taken for one semester only.
SYMPHONIC BAND
The Symphonic Band is the top performing ensemble in the band program at FFCHS. This ensemble is open to students in all four grades by audition and consistently performs upper-level high school and collegiate band literature. Members of this group have demonstrated the highest level of musical maturity, technical proficiency, and commitment to the FFCHS band program. As a part of this ensemble, students are encouraged to audition for the All-City Band, participate in regional Solo and Ensemble Contests, participate in the Fountain-Fort Carson HS Chamber Ensemble recital in the spring, and attend all scheduled rehearsals during the spring semester. Students must consciously work both in and out of rehearsal to improve their individual musicianship while also pursuing individual and ensemble goals. Members are strongly encouraged to take private lessons. The Symphonic Band performs at band concerts and concert band festivals throughout the spring each year.
Symphonic Band meets during 1st period, is open to student participation through audition only and is a year long course that may not be taken for one semester only.
