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Spring Concert 2012 - Audio/Video

My apologies for the blurriness of the FHSCB and HS Choir.  A camera malfunction occurred.  The audio is unaffected, however.

FHSCB & Choir - Final Exam Info

FHSCB - Senior Exam - Tuesday, May 22. Underclass Exam - Wednesday, May 30

• Wind players will prepare and perform solo one major scale, chosen from concert C, F, Bflat, Eflat, Aflat, or chromatic.
• Percussionists will prepare and perform solo one rudiment, chosen from double stroke open roll, 5 stroke roll, 9 stroke roll, flam-paradiddle, flamacue, or lesson 25.
• All players  will prepare and perform solo a 16-32 measure excerpt of their choosing from the concert repertoire. 
• Performance will be graded on fundamentals of playing as well as rhythmic/note/interpretation accuracy.

Choir - Senior Exam - Tuesday, May 22. Underclass Exam - Thursday, May 24

• All singers will prepare and sing solo measures 16-30 of "Hallelujah" by Cohen.  
• Singers will be graded on fundamentals of singing, including posture, breath support, and tone quality, as well as musical accuracy.

FHSCB@Vets 2012 - Info For Performers

FHSCB@Vets

Friday, May 25, 2012

Call is 6:15pm

*This event will be presented at Veteran's Auditorium, 236 W. 6th St., Marysville, Ohio.

*Band members need to be in their seats by 6:15 for warm up and tuning.

*Dress is regular concert black.

*Put your cases backstage and bring only your instrument and music onto the stage.

*The best advertising for this event is by WORD OF MOUTH.  Tell everyone you know!

*Tickets are available at the door.  Students and adults are $5.  Children under 10 are free.

*The concert will last approximately one hour and will include a 10 minute intermission.

The program list and order is:

Andromeda - David Shaffer

Ave Maria - Schubert, arr. Ticheli

Down a Country Lane - Copland, transc. Patterson

Summer Resounding - Brian Balmages

intermission

Foundry - John Mackey

Salvation is Created - Tschesnokoff, arr. Houseknecht

Rampage! - Todd Stalter

Peace Jubilee - Karl L. King

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5/6 Band - What's After The Concert?

Here's the schedule until the end of the school year for 5th and 6th grade band:

5th Grade
Monday, May 14 - 12:25 -Full band in HS gym.
Monday, May 14 - 7pm - Concert in HS gym.
Tuesday, May 15 - Saxophones - (with instrument/book) - Room 205
Wednesday, May 16 - Trumpets - (with instrument/book) - Room 205
Thursday, May 17 - Trombones - (with instrument/book) - Room 205
Friday, May 18 - Percussion - (with instrument/book) - HS Band Room
Monday, May 21 - Flutes/Clarinets - (with instrument/book) - Room 205
Tuesday, May 22 -PERFECT PRACTICE PIZZA PARTY 12:25-1:05 (Band room)
No classes May 23-30 due to HS/JH exam schedule


6th Grade Band

Monday, May 14 - 10:52 -Full band in HS gym.

Monday, May 14 - 7pm - Concert in HS gym.

Tuesday, May 15 - Brasses (with instrument/music)

Wednesday, May 16 - Woodwinds (with instrument/music)

Thursday, May 17 - Percussion (with sticks/book)

Friday, May 18 - NO BAND (Zoo field trip)

Monday, May 21 - PERFECT PRACTICE PIZZA PARTY 10:52-11:20

No classes May 22-30 due to HS/JH exam schedule

Proof The Program!

Band and choir members....please make sure you're on the program and that your name is spelled correctly.  Also make sure I have section leaders accurately notated JHCB and FHSCB.  If there are errors, please contact me before 3pm on Friday, May 11.

THE FIFTH GRADE BAND
Flute - Maddy Bailey, Kasey Carstensen, Taylor Hall, Catherine Howard, Ciera Madison, Jordyn Orodi, Rachel Scott. Clarinet - Mackenzie James, Ben Macklin, Nick Macklin, Corey McCardle, Michi McCardle, Kendra Rothfuss, Rachel Wargo, Joelle Ziegler.  Alto Sax - Jacob Bendure, Jaret Fairchild, Marissa Fornadel, Garrett James, Mitch Krouse, Nick Murray, Jacob Nicol, Jeremy Oesch, Charlie Scheiderer, Cayla Talbott.  Trumpet - Elizabeth Arent, Travis Dellinger, William Findley, Tommy Kugel, Isaac McMillan, Leanne Rhodes, Thomas Rogers. French Horn - Mary Alic Iannarino.  Trombone - Mat Bouic, Wyatt Damron, Samantha Priest, Jordon Yates. Percussion - Austin Becker, Audrey Claar, Josh Powell, Mason Smith, Macy Wanamaker, Molly Williamson.

THE SIXTH GRADE BAND
Flute - Courtney Fox, Kolbie Green, Hunter Johnson, Kira Jones, Lexi Ruggles, Lindsey Shepard.  Clarinet - Shannon Conroy, Lauren Coy, Garrett Dillow, Sheila Green, Natalie Parker, Rachel Studenmund, Taylor Woolum. Alto Saxophone - Marisa Nicol, Lexi Smith.  Trumpet - Alex Francis, Daniel Husk,  Josie Palmer, Austin Richard.  Trombone - Philippe Grand, Evan Lotz.  Euphonium - Luke Bolte Percussion - Breanna Dawson, Tori Hostetler, Cassidy Shepard, Evan Harris.

THE JUNIOR HIGH CONCERT BAND
Flute - Cami Beem, Nolan Conroy, Maria Keller, Carlee Rowland, Emily Simmons. Oboe - Alex Hostetler. Clarinet - Taryn Brown, Jordan Johnson, Hannah Kutz, Paige Mayer, Kayly Moran, Anya Shandle, Drake Woolum. Alto Saxophone - Lydia Carter, Allen Clark, Jack Herbst, Anthony Isabella, Stew Morris, Nathan Sayer, Isaac Windisch. Tenor Saxophone - Zach Powell. Baritone Saxophone - Jeff Palmer. Trumpet - Tanner Buchman, Todd Crowe, Jessica Francis, Jacob Garwood, Sydney Good, Katie Pastyrzik, Taylor Payton, Samantha Rein, Lindsey Walker. French Horn - Tori Rausch, Lily Scheiderer. Trombone - Jeremiah Palmer, Courtney Whatley. Euphonium - Nick Ufferman. Tuba - Zach Voit. Percussion - Jason Cook, Jason Graber, Shane Hovis, Samantha McGonigal, James Montgomery, Melanie Oesch, Noah Studenmund, Morgan Wanamaker. (Section leaders are in italics)

THE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
Gabriell Burchett, Tyler Dees, Luke Detweiler, Caleb Eickhoff, Kimberlee Elliott, Brandon Flagg, Bryce Forrer, Angeline Green, Andi Headings, Brandt Huston, Morgan Johnson, Philip Lowry, Devin McCabe, Dona Mitton, Stephine Purdum, Cameron Sadler, Brittany Short, Darby Smith, Luke Stauffer, Joey Vanicelli, Jennie White.

THE MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR
Soprano - Morgan Wanamaker, Cami Beem, Sheyenne Wilhelm, Lindsey Sheperd, Noel Ufferman. Alto - Alex Hostetler, Tori Hostetler, Katie Pastiryzk, Maria Keller, Jessica Francis, Courtney Fox.

THE HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT BAND
Flute - Emily Andrews, Jessica Bardin, Natalie Oesch, Katie Rein, Paige Scheiderer, Ana Taboa, Ben Voit  Clarinet - Hannah Dellinger, Monica Fannin, Ayla Spindler, Caitlin Nichols  Bass Clarinet - Justin Anderson.  Alto Saxophone - Micah Davis, Ben Day, Charley Garwood, Allison Nance, McKenzieWilson  Tenor Saxophone - Mary Grand. Baritone Saxophone - Abby Vollrath.  Trumpet - Seth Bond, Blake Leeds, Ryleigh Rush, Sean Moran  French Horn - Christian Carter, Payton Iannarino.  Trombone - Alli Beckley,  Robert Stapp, Neil Yoder  Euphonium - Sarah Fisher, Daniel Rowland.  Tuba - John Bouic, Colton Taylor  Percusison - Nick Mullett, Riley Rucker, Matt Studenmund, Alexa Swackhammer, Drew Brown, Rachel Claar, Luke Koenig. (Section leaders are in italics)

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PAY YOUR CAMP DEPOSIT

The following 2012 band members have not paid their $50 band camp deposit. This was due on April 11. Please submit your check or money order in the booster mailbox immediately. Please take care of this NOW.

Emily A.
Hannah D.
Taylor J.
Blake L.
Samantha M
Colin M.
Allison N.
Caitlan N.
Katie and Samantha R.
Ayla S.
Robert S.
Alexa S.
Nick U.
Ben, Nick or Zach V.

Spring Concert 2012 - Performer Info

Fairbanks Music Department’s Annual

Spring Concert 2012

Monday, May 14, 7:00 PM – HS Gym

Order of performance: (times are approximate)

5^th Grade Band (7:00)

6^th Grade Band (7:15)

Junior High Concert Band (7:25) 

High School Choir (7:45) 

Middle School Choir (7:50)

High School Concert Band (8:15)

Total Concert Time: appx. 1:45

5^th Grade Band

Get here at 6:30.  You need to be in the high school cafeteria ready to warm together at 6:40.  Please leave your cases in the band room.  After we perform, we will stay in the gym.  Take your instrument with you, or put it on the stage.  Do NOT go back to the band room until after the concert is over.  You need to sit with your family for the remainder of the concert.

6^th Grade Band:

You are to have your instrument and folder and be seated with your family when the concert begins at 7pm.  After the 5th grade band performs, you will take your spots in your seats.  We will warm up with #86 and #147 in your book, then present our program.  After your performance, we will stay in the gym.  Take your instrument with you, or put it in the back of the gym.  Do NOT go back to the band room until after the concert is over.  You need to sit with your family for the remainder of the concert.

JHCB

You need to be seated with your family ready to watch the 5^th grade band at 7:00.  After the 6th  grade band performs (appx. 7:25), take your spots on stage for a brief warm up, followed by our performance. After we perform, please stay in the gym.  Take your instrument with you, or put it in the back of the room.  If you share with an FHSCB member, arrange when and where you will make the transfer.  Do NOT go back to the band room until after the concert is over.  You should sit with your family for the remainder of the concert. 8th graders who are going on the DC trip are excused immediately after their performance.

HS Choir:

You need to be seated with your family ready to watch the 5^th grade band at 7:00.  After the 6th grade band performs (about 7:15), you need to slip out the back door and gather in the middle school cafeteria to warm up.  Mrs. Cooper will be there to warm you at approximately 7:30 and then we will file to the gym.  After we perform, we will stay in the gym.  Do NOT go back to the band room until after the concert is over.  You need to sit with your family for the remainder of the concert. 

MS Choir

This group will follow directions from Ms. Janchar.

HS concert band:

Be seated with your family and with your instrument and music when the concert begins at 7:00.  After the JH concert band (appx. 8:15), take your seat on the gym floor and we will warm there.  If you are sharing with a JH bando, they will hand you your instrument in the corner by our entrance.

General Information

• The side door (by the band room) is the entrance for performing groups only.  All audience members and should enter through the back doors by the cafeteria.

• If you are on teardown crew, please be stay and help fold chairs and move equipment.  Bonus points are available.

• It is asked that all performers stay for the entire concert.  It is only polite and good concert manners.  This is more than just a performing opportunity – it is also a LISTENING and LEARNING opportunity! I understand if your child needs to leave for a pre-existing conflict such as baseball, softball, 4H, Boy/Girl scouts, etc.  If you have no other meetings or practices, I would like that band/choir members stay for the entire concert.

• All band and choir members must sit with their family when not performing.  We have had problems with misbehavior when students sit together in the reserved section. This helps everyone enjoy the concert to the fullest.

Attire:

5^th/6^th/JH Band – Gentlemen are to wear nice pants, dress shoes, shirt and tie.  No jeans or tennis shoes are permitted.  Ladies are to wear a dress, skirt and blouse, or nice pants outfit.  I respectfully ask that skirts cover the knees when seated.  Please look your best.

HS band and choir – Gentlemen need to wear a long sleeved black collared dress shirt, black dress pants, black socks, and black shoes.  Ladies are to dress in concert black.  You may wear pants or skirt.  The traditional skirt is floor-length.  A simple gold or silver necklace, or pearls are perfectly acceptable accessories.  Keep earrings small and non-distracting.  Look classy.

Break a leg!  Be precise, be passionate, have fun, and MAKE MUSIC. 

May 2012 Performance Reminders

It's a busy month for the Fairbanks Music Department!  Here's links to details on all of the upcoming events:

Spring Concert - Monday, May 14
FHSCB@Vets - Friday, May 25
FHSCB at FHS Graduation - Saturday, May 26
FMB Memorial Day Parades - Monday, May 28

FHSCB Plays FHS Graduation - May 26

We will say "congratulations" and "farewell" to the class of 2012 on Saturday, May 26, at the 49th annual FHS commencement exercises.  The FHSCB is an integral part of the ceremony and attendance is required for all members. Here's the details:

8:30 - Set up.  Anyone intereted in helping out would be greatly appreciated.  NHS or NJHS service credit is an option.

9:30 - Warm up at Kyre Field.  In the event of rain, the event will be held in the FHS gym.  Be on time.

10:00 - Pomp and Circumstance

10:05 - The FHSCB is featured, playing Summer Resounding!.  Seniors will come to the band area to perform.

10:30 - Recessional is Peace Jubilee.  Band members are dismissed immediately after.

10:35 - Tear down.  Anyone able to help put everything away will be greatly appreciated.

Attire for the day is slightly different than our regular concert black:

Gentlemen: Look nice.  No jeans or tennis shoes.  Please wear a tie.

Ladies: Look nice.  No jeans or tennis shoes.  Skirts are to cover the knees. You may also wear pants.

Note: Come prepared with these essentials for a great performance: sunscreen, sunglasses, clipboard or magnets.

FHSCB@Vets - May 25, 2012, 7pm

I just booked Veteran's Auditorium in Marysville for our annual FHSCB@Vets concert. The date is set for Friday, May 25 at 7pm. I'm excited that our end-of-May schedule is not as hectic this year, with four performances in 10 days, instead of the four performances in 6 days like we have had to do the last several years. Please mark your calendars, ask off from work, wake the family, friends, and neighbors and spread the word about this wonderful annual event that showcases our outstanding Fairbanks musicians!

Just a reminder that all music department events are on the Official Calendar of Events!

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5/6 Schedule Change - Concert Prep

As the Spring Concert is coming up soon, the schedule must be changed to accommodate full band rehearsal for the 5th and 6th grade bands.  Here are the changes:

5th Grade Band
Week of 4/23 - Last week of regular schedule
Week of 4/30 - FULL BAND meets on Monday/Wednesday/Friday in the HS band room
Week of 5/7 - FULL BAND meets on Monday/Wednesday/Friday in the HS band room
Monday, May 14 - FULL BAND meets in the HS band room

6th Grade Band
Week of 4/23 - FULL BAND meets on Monday/Wednesday/Friday in the HS band room.
Week of 4/30 - FULL BAND meets on Tuesday/Thursday in the HS band room.
Week of 5/7 - FULL BAND meets on Monday/Wednesday/Friday in the HS band room.
Monday, May 14 - FULL BAND meets in the HS band room

The Spring concert is on Monday, May 14, at 7pm.  Details for performers will be published one week before the concert.  By this Friday, all 5/6 band members will have received their official concert announcement on paper.  If you have not, you can see it on the blog here.

FMB: Memorial Day Parades May 28

Our Memorial Day performances are very special to the residents of Milford Center and Unionville Center and we again happily contribute to their community celebrations. All FMB members are required to participate. Music will include the Victors, National Anthem, and America

the Beautiful. Dress is Summer uniform. 

The day will begin at the Darby Township Building on Cross St. In Unionville and end at the cemetery in Milford. Bus transportation will be provided from Unionville to Milford if you require it.

9:15am - warm up

9:40 - Parade begins

10:00 - memorial service begins

10:45 - play at Unionville cemeteries

11:00 - load bus/trailer

11:15 - depart for Milford

11:20 - arrive Milford Center

11:30 - warm up/line up (at the fire station)

12:00 - parade #2 begins

12:15 - play at Milford cemetery

12:30 - band members are dismissed.

Immediately after the Milford parade, band members and their families are invited to dine at the VFW at a delicious buffet lunch, provided at no cost as a thank you for your sacrifice of time on this Holiday.

Where it all starts:

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