Tuesday, March 24, 2015

MPA PERFORMANCE TODAY 3-24-15

Parents,
 I am very proud of every member of the FHS Symphonic Band.  Each student continues to grow and mature on their instrument.  We have been focusing on improvement day in and day out.  It is an honor and privilege to work with your child.

The Symphonic Band will be performing at the NC MPA (Music Performance Assessment) Festival on Tuesday March 24th, 2015 at Hickory Ridge High School in Harrisburg NC. This is a mandatory performance.

All students will need to be in Concert Black Attire. (SOLID BLACK BOTTOMS. (long dress pants/skirt) SKIRTS MUST BE BELOW THE KNEES! SOLID BLACK TOP. (3/4 or long sleeve must cover shoulders.  Gentlemen must have a button down black dress shirt.) SOLID BLACK SHOES/SOCKS/ BLACK BELT. NO EXCESSIVE JEWELRY. ALL STUDENTS MUST MEET FHS DRESS CODE STANDARDS.)

Students will report to the band room at 4:30pm.
We will Depart FHS at 5:00pm.
We will arrive at Hickory Ridge High School at 6:15pm.
The band will warm up at 6:55pm.  
The Band will perform at 7:30pm.
We will depart from HRHS at 8:00pm.
We will arrive back at FHS at 9pm.

Students will need to eat dinner before we depart.(We might stop for dinner.  It just depends if the festival is running on time.) Parents are more than welcome to come to hear our performance at 7:30pm. All students will have to ride the bus to HRHS and back to Gastonia. If you have any questions feel free to call or email. 

Nicholas Gibson                                                                          
Director of Bands                                                            
Forestview High School                                              
704-296-2625               
njgibson@gaston.k12.nc.us                      
www.forestviewband.blogspot.com   

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