Concert Ensembles
Perseverance - Respect - Integrity - Determination - Excellence
Band Concert Dates 2021 - 2022
- October 5, 2021 - Fall Concert @ FFCHS
- November 4 - Veterans Concerts (Wind Ensemble & 4th ID Band)
- December 13 & 14 - FFCHS Winter Fest @ FFCHS
- March 1 - Winter Concert @ FFCHS
- April 21 - Jazz Night @ FMS
- May 10 - Outdoor Pops! Concert @ FFCHS
FFCHS Concert Ensembles
BEGINNING BAND
Beginning Band is designed for students (9th - 12th grade) who did not have the opportunity to participate in a band previously, but have a desire to learn a wind band instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion). Students who had minimal middle school band are encouraged to join Beginning Band to solidify their fundamental playing skills. Some school instruments are available to check-out, while others may need to be rented from a local music store depending on availability. All students will eventually move into one of the three concert ensembles at FFCHS. The Beginning Band will perform at band concerts throughout the year as appropriate for the ensemble. Beginning Band is a full year course.
CONCERT BAND
High school entry-level concert ensemble for freshmen & instrumentalists who have had previous middle school band experience. Instrumental techniques, skills & fundamentals will be taught throughout the course, allowing students to advance their technical and musical proficiency on their instrument in preparation for their advancement in the band program. The Concert Band will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Concert Band is a full year course.
SYMPHONIC BAND
By audition or teacher recommendation. The Symphonic Band will be composed of students who have demonstrated significant growth in Concert Band. Consideration for placement in this course will be based upon musical ability and ideal instrumentation for an intermediate band. Students auditioning will perform a piece of music supplied by the director and six (6) major and minor scales. The Symphonic Band will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Symphonic Band is a full year course.
WIND ENSEMBLE
By audition or teacher recommendation. This Wind Ensemble will be comprised of advanced instrumental musicians in the school. A consideration for placement in this will be based upon musical ability and ideal instrumentation for an advanced band. Students auditioning will perform a piece of music supplied by the director and eight (8) major and minor scales. The Wind Ensemble will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Wind Ensemble is a full year course.
Beginning Band is designed for students (9th - 12th grade) who did not have the opportunity to participate in a band previously, but have a desire to learn a wind band instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion). Students who had minimal middle school band are encouraged to join Beginning Band to solidify their fundamental playing skills. Some school instruments are available to check-out, while others may need to be rented from a local music store depending on availability. All students will eventually move into one of the three concert ensembles at FFCHS. The Beginning Band will perform at band concerts throughout the year as appropriate for the ensemble. Beginning Band is a full year course.
CONCERT BAND
High school entry-level concert ensemble for freshmen & instrumentalists who have had previous middle school band experience. Instrumental techniques, skills & fundamentals will be taught throughout the course, allowing students to advance their technical and musical proficiency on their instrument in preparation for their advancement in the band program. The Concert Band will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Concert Band is a full year course.
SYMPHONIC BAND
By audition or teacher recommendation. The Symphonic Band will be composed of students who have demonstrated significant growth in Concert Band. Consideration for placement in this course will be based upon musical ability and ideal instrumentation for an intermediate band. Students auditioning will perform a piece of music supplied by the director and six (6) major and minor scales. The Symphonic Band will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Symphonic Band is a full year course.
WIND ENSEMBLE
By audition or teacher recommendation. This Wind Ensemble will be comprised of advanced instrumental musicians in the school. A consideration for placement in this will be based upon musical ability and ideal instrumentation for an advanced band. Students auditioning will perform a piece of music supplied by the director and eight (8) major and minor scales. The Wind Ensemble will perform and participate in instrumental music festivals as appropriate for the ensemble. Wind Ensemble is a full year course.
