Forestview High School Band Program: January 2016

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Mattress Sale Fundraiser Feb. 6th 10am-5pm

NEW BAND UNIFORMS!!

Parents and Students,

Please take an opportunity to see the possibilities of the future FHS band uniform. (B3) In order to achieve the students goal of getting new uniforms for the fall of 2016 the band will need to have a very successful mattress sale and several spring fundraisers. I am still awaiting the total prices on each piece of the uniform. (hat,plume,jacket,gantlets, pants) I anticipate the total cost of 1 uniform being anywhere between $275 - $425. With the number of the band anticipated to be over 75 next year that will be a lot of fundraising. If we do not meet our goal for the fall of 2016 we will shoot for the fall of 2017.

Please help get the word out about our mattress sale which will be at FHS on February 6th from 10am-5pm in the Aux. Gym. We need all hands on deck. Again, please get the word out.

Thursday, January 28, 2016

BAND METHOD BOOK BY FEB. 15TH

All students will need to have their band method book by February 15th. Please get the book for the instrument you play now in the 3rd or 4th period concert band class. You can go to the music store to get this book or order it online. If you have any questions see Mr. Gibson.

Please make sure you all are signed up for remind 101

WINTER GUARD REHEARSAL TONIGHT

Class 1-28-16

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Concert Band Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse fundamentals.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music(4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Sightread Concert Band Music!
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals.(2nd period)

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Class 1-27-16

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

NO REHEARSAL TODAY DUE TO THE WEATHER (WINTERGUARD)

Monday, January 25, 2016

NO REHEARSAL TODAY DUE TO WEATHER

Friday, January 22, 2016

INDOOR DRUM LINE AND WINTERGUARD COMPETITION HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TOMORROW

Students,

The competition has been cancelled for tomorrow.

Guard has been rescheduled to perform at Concord High School of February 6th. More information will be provided as soon as I receive it.

As of right now I am still waiting to hear about any changes for the Drum Line. As of right now your next competition will be at Mt. Pleasant High School on February 20th. (They changed the site from Rock Hill High School to Mt. Pleasant in Concord.)

Stay warm! Have a great weekend!

INDOOR DRUM LINE REHEARSAL IS CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO WEATHER

Indoor Drum Line Students,

We will resume rehearsal on Monday and Tuesday normal time.

( Monday4pm-7pm Indoor Drum Line)

(tuesday after school - 4:30 Winter Guard)

The competition has been cancelled for tomorrow. Stay warm! See you Monday!

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Winter Guard and Indoor Drum Line Update

Everything is still a go for rehearsals today and tomorrow and the competition on Saturday. I will post updates if anything changes.

Here is the information for Saturday:

The Indoor Drum line and Winter Guard have their first performance of the season on 1-23-16. The winter guard performs at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill SC. The Indoor Drum Line performs at Dutchman Creek Middle School in Rock Hill SC. I am very proud of all of the student’s accomplishments in these ensembles. Here is some important information about the event this Saturday:
GUARD
- Guard students will rehearse from 8am-1pm
- Guard students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS at 1:30pm.
- Lunch will be at the school from 1pm-1:30pm(bring your lunch)
- Guard Performs at Northwestern High School at 3:56pm (admission for parents are $10)
- Award Ceremony is at 9:45pm for Guard.
- Students can leave the event with a note from their parents.

DRUMLINE
- Drum-line students will rehearse from 8am – 10am.
- Drum-line students will car pool to the event. We will leave FHS @ 12pm
- Students will load the trailer by 10:30am
- Students will have lunch from 11am-12pm (Bring your lunch)
- Drum-Line performs at Dutchman Creek Middle School at 1:30pm
- Admission is $10 for adults $8(children 5-12) Children 5 and under are free
- Award Ceremony for percussion is 6:00pm.
- Students can leave the event with a note from their parents.

All guard members can leave with their ride after their performance. All indoor drum-line members can leave after their performance as well but if you decided to take your child after the performance or award ceremony Mr. Gibson or a staff member will need a note before you leave stating that you will take your child after the event. If you have any questions please email or call.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Indoor Drum Line and Winter Guard Competition On Saturday

Students and Parents,

As of right now everything is on schedule for our rehearsals and competition on Saturday.

Guard rehearses tomorrow from 1pm-9pm
Drum Line rehearses on Friday from 3pm - 8pm

The competition sites will determine if the competition in cancelled by friday night. I will make sure to notify everyone on the website and through the remind 101 app.

Monday, January 18, 2016

Mattress Sale Info.

INDOOR DRUM LINE PRACTICE FRIDAY FROM 3pm- 8pm

The time has changed this Friday due to conflicts with our instructors schedule. Please be flexible and adjust accordingly.

WINTER GUARD REHEARSAL THIS WEEK

Winter Guard will be preparing for their first competition this Saturday. Rehearsal this week is very important. Please be in attendance.

Tuesday we will rehearse from 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Thursday will be a camp day rehearsal 1pm-9pm. (we will break for lunch at 5pm)

Parent Meeting Tomorrow at 6pm

Parents please come tomorrow night at our meeting.(6pm Band Room) A representative will be here to explain our annual mattress sale fundraiser. The Company will give $5 to every adult present. THIS IS FREE MONEY FOR OUR BAND PROGRAM! If you can spend 30 minutes of your time to raise money for our amazing band kids please do so.

STUDENTS IF YOUR PARENTS ARE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING TOMORROW NIGHT I WILL GIVE YOU 5 POINTS ADDED TO YOUR FINAL EXAM GRADE!!!

Please bring as many people as possible. I hope to see you all there.

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

STUDY FOR YOUR FINAL EXAMS!

Students this is a reminder that their is a final exam in band. Please continue to study your study guide. I highly suggest coming to 4th period review.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Winterguard Rehearsal Today!

Class 1-12-16

SWBAT: WARM UP ON THEIR INSTRUMENT WITH THEIR BAND BOOK. (3rd/4th period)

SWBAT Rehearse Jazz Music!(3rd period)
SWBAT: Rehearse Jazz fundamentals.(3rd period)
SWBAT: Sight read new Music(4th period)
SWBAT: Go over rules and regulations for each class period.
SWBAT: See white board for HW and specific practice information on what we go over in class on a daily basis.
SWBAT: Review HW daily via Mr. Gibson.
SWBAT: Sightread Concert Band Music!
SWBAT: Understand basic music theory.(All Classes)
SWBAT: practice piano fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: practice guitar fundamentals. (2nd period)
SWBAT: practice percussion fundamentals.(2nd period)
SWBAT: review for final exams!! ( ALL)

Monday, January 11, 2016

INDOOR REHEARSAL TODAY!

Class 1-11-16

Sunday, January 10, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE STUDENTS FOR MAKING ALL DISTRICT BAND!!

Congratulations to Jonathan Le and Sophia Raspanti for making the 2016 All District Band!!

All those who tried out yesterday will receive their scores tomorrow. You all did a great job! Keep up the great work Forestview Band!

Friday, January 8, 2016

ALL DISTRICT BAND AUDITIONS TOMORROW (SELECT STUDENTS ONLY)

INDOOR DRUMLINE AND WINTERGUARD REHEARSAL TOMORROW

STUDY FOR FINAL EXAMS

All students received their study guide for their band final exam. Students make sure you are looking over the information so you will do well on your written exam.

50% = Winter Concert
50% = Written Exam

Class 1-8-16

Thursday, January 7, 2016

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENTS WHO MADE ALL COUNTY BAND

GRACE LE 1ST CHAIR SYMPHONIC BAND
LEO PICHARDO 7TH CHAIR CONCERT BAND
KALEY ZECCOLA 8TH CHAIR CONCERT BAND
MATTHEW DIALE 4TH CHAIR CONCERT BAND
JONATHON LE 4TH CHAIR SYMPHONIC BAND
JAY FOXX 2ND CHAIR SYMPHONIC BAND
FISHER STINES 6TH CHAIR SYMPHONIC BAND
RILEY BRAMWELL 3RD CHAIR CONCERT BAND
SYDNEY MARQUAND 4TH CHAIR CONCERT BAND
ALEX LONG 1ST CHAIR SYMPHONIC BAND
NATHAN CUMMINGS 6TH CHAIR CONCERT BAND

Congratulations!! See Mr. Gibson with more information about the clinic on February 12th and 13th.

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

INDOOR DRUMLINE REHEARSAL ON SATURDAY

ALL DISTRICT BAND SATURDAY 1-9-16 (SELECT STUDENTS ONLY)

THIS IS THE LETTER THAT WENT HOME WITH THE SELECT STUDENTS THAT WILL BE AUDITIONING ON SATURDAY:

Dear Parent or Guardian,
Your Child has been selected to audition for All District Band. All district auditions are when the best student players from around the Charlotte metro area come together to audition for a spot in the All District Band. Your Child has worked very hard the past couple of months preparing for this audition. If they make the All District Band they will be performing at Stewart Cramer High School on January 29th and January 30th. I will notify all students of their results within a week of their audition.
Please arrive at South Point High School in Belmont NC by 8:30AM on Saturday January 9th 2016. Directions to the school are attached. Once you arrive at South Point Please call the band cell phone, I will meet with you and your child to hand out audition information. (9/10 meets in auditorium, 11/12 meets in aux. gym) Parents are to stay in the warm up area waiting for their child to complete their auditions. NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED TO BE IN THE HALLWAYS WHERE AUDITIONS ARE TAKING PLACE!
9th-10th grade students warm up area is in the auditorium.
11th-12th grade students warm up area is in the small aux. gym area.
I will take each student to their audition room so they know where to go and what time they need to be there. I do not know the students audition times until the day of the audition.
After your child has completed the audition you may take them home. Please call/text the band cell phone before you leave and leave a message saying you are leaving and your child is with you. Your child’s audition fees have been paid so if you plan on not attending you need to call Mr. Gibson ASAP.
This is a great opportunity for your child to learn and grow as a young musician. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call or email.

Class 1-6-16

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

WINTER GUARD REHEARSAL TODAY UNTIL 4:30pm

ALL COUNTY BAND AUDITIONS TOMORROW 1-5-16 (SELECT STUDENTS ONLY)

. Students will leave today at 2:15pm to go to Ashbrook HS for the audition. All students will take a bus to Ashbrook. If students are not signing out from Ashbrook to be picked up after the audition the bus will be departing approx. 8:30pm to head back to FHS.